Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Huntington, Long Island, NY

Position Overview

An established distribution company is seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its accounting and finance functions and partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic financial leadership and a deep understanding of inventory, margins, cash flow, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & FP&A

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and long-range financial strategy.
• Provide management reporting, KPI analysis, and financial insights to support business decisions.
• Partner with department leaders to improve profitability, manage costs, and optimize working capital.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Manage external audits and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
• Oversee cost and inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and gross margin analysis.

Cash Management & Banking

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and working capital management.
• Manage banking relationships and support financing and treasury activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve collections, payment processes, and cash conversion.

Systems & Team Leadership

• Oversee ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and systems implementations.
• Leverage advanced Excel and technology to improve financial analysis and reporting.
• Lead and develop the finance team while driving process improvements and accountability.
• Communicate financial results, risks, and recommendations to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Progressive experience in accounting and finance, with leadership of core accounting functions.
• Experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, Director of Finance, or Controller ready to advance to a CFO role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and external audit management.
• Experience with inventory accounting is required.
• Cost accounting, including COGS and gross margin analysis, is preferred.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and strategic decision-making skills.

The Opportunity

An opportunity for a hands-on finance leader to influence business strategy, strengthen financial operations, and help guide the company's continued growth.

Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out directly for a confidential conversation.