Chief Financial Officer (Town of Hartland)

Description

Summary

Watertronics is seeking a strategic and hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's financial strategy while serving as a key member of the executive leadership team. The CFO is responsible for the financial health, stability, and long‑term growth of the organization by providing strategic guidance, financial oversight, and operational insight.

This role partners closely with the President/CEO and leadership team to drive profitability, support strategic initiatives, improve operational performance, and ensure the company has the financial resources necessary to achieve its business objectives. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial executive who understands manufacturing, project‑based operations, inventory management, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve financial performance across the organization.
• Oversee inventory valuation, cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances.
• Monitor project profitability and margin performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and return‑on‑investment opportunities.
• Support ERP optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal controls and corporate governance practices.
• Coordinate annual financial audits and tax filings.
• Manage banking relationships, financing, insurance programs, and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in an executive finance role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and integrated business software.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision‑making through financial analysis and strategic insight.
• Experience with companies that have international operations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.