Chief Financial Officer

Overview: Seeking an experienced CFO to serve as the financial leader of a standalone manufacturing operating company. This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive strategic planning, operational performance, financial integrity, and business growth, including acquisition activity and operational expansion. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as a strategic business partner to the President and senior leadership team. • Lead all finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, and audit coordination. • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and SOX requirements. • Provide financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations to improve profitability and operational performance. • Identify growth opportunities through organic initiatives and acquisitions. • Support M&A activities including due diligence, valuation, integration, and post-acquisition performance management. • Develop and implement cost containment and operational improvement initiatives. • Maintain and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and performance metrics. • Partner with operations leadership to resolve business challenges and improve decision-making. • Build, lead, and develop high-performing finance teams across a matrixed organization. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including lean accounting and operational finance best practices. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred. • CPA/CMA preferred, but not required. • 15+ years of finance/accounting leadership experience, including 5+ years leading finance for a standalone operating company or division within a public company. • Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, including international operations and complex entity structures. Strong expertise in: • Financial planning & analysis (FP&A) • Operational and cost accounting • GAAP and SOX compliance • Budgeting and forecasting • Mergers & acquisitions • Lean manufacturing and lean accounting principles • Experience partnering directly with operations and P&L leadership to drive business performance. • International finance experience preferred. • Ability to travel approximately 25-30%, including international travel. The ideal candidate will: • Be a hands-on, results-oriented leader with strong business acumen. • Demonstrate urgency, accountability, and operational discipline. • Communicate effectively across all organizational levels. • Build strong teams through coaching, development, and talent recruitment. • Thrive in fast-paced, performance-driven environments. • Possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills. • Have experience with lean/TPS methodologies and continuous improvement tools. • Be capable of driving both strategic initiatives and day-to-day execution.