Chief Financial Officer

A leading national manufacturer — backed by a private equity sponsor and operating across a large, multi-site footprint — is seeking a strategic finance leader to serve as a true operational and strategic partner to the CEO. This is not a heads-down accounting seat. A capable leader already runs the accounting function. The mandate here is treasury and liquidity management, margin analysis, forecasting, and oversight of administration and contracts across a decentralized, 20+ site operation — with a clear, earned succession path to CFO. You will lead an organization of roughly 45 people, with 5–6 direct reports and a further 15–20 in the next layer. The person who succeeds in this seat is the one the CEO never has to follow up with. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Treasury & Cash Management Own cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management across a multi-site footprint Manage banking relationships, credit facility mechanics, borrowing base, and covenant compliance Drive inventory and DIO discipline in a business with long production and drying cycles Margin Analysis & Commercial Finance Own margin analysis by site, product, and customer; identify where value is created and lost Partner with mill and yard operations on yield, conversion cost, absorption, and freight/landed cost Translate operational performance into decisions the executive team can act on Forecasting, Planning & Sponsor Reporting Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range planning Own reporting to the private equity sponsor and board, including KPI and covenant packages Build the analytical case behind capital allocation and strategic decisions Administration & Contracts Oversee contract administration and commercial agreements alongside external counsel Provide oversight of insurance, risk, and related administrative functions Leadership & CEO Partnership Act as a direct strategic partner to the CEO with full ownership of commitments end to end Lead, develop, and hold accountable a finance and administration organization of ~45 Maintain a strong accounting function through an existing leader rather than running it directly QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA is welcome but not required 10+ years of progressive financial leadership, including substantial time in manufacturing or raw-material processing (mill, plant, or production environment — not distribution alone) Demonstrated ownership of treasury, cash forecasting, and lender or covenant management for a business with $100M+ in revenue Strong multi-site margin analysis and forecasting capability; comfort with standard costing, variance, and absorption concepts Experience reporting to a private equity sponsor or institutional owner Proven track record leading a sizeable finance organization across decentralized locations Advanced ERP and reporting-tool experience; strong Excel Background in industrial or materials manufacturing (building products, lumber, wood products, metals, aggregates, glass, packaging, or process manufacturing) preferred Executive presence, exceptional judgment, and the ability to operate independently at speed WHAT'S ON OFFER Direct partnership with the CEO and high visibility with the sponsor and board Clear, earned succession path to CFO Broad mandate spanning treasury, commercial finance, and administration Competitive base salary plus performance bonus Relocation assistance available for the right candidate #J-18808-Ljbffr