CFO

Job ID#: 39201

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Houston, TX
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Compensation: $225,000 – $250,000 Base Salary + Management Incentive Plan (MIP)

Company Overview

We are a well-established, privately held industrial company with a strong reputation, long-tenured leadership team, and ambitious growth plans. As we continue to expand organically and through strategic acquisitions, we are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and help shape the next phase of growth.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership while maintaining a hands-on approach to managing the accounting and finance function. This individual will partner closely with executive leadership to drive operational excellence, improve financial processes, support growth initiatives, and evaluate merger and acquisition opportunities.

The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strategic finance expertise, strong accounting fundamentals, operational leadership, and experience within manufacturing, industrial, or distribution environments.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on financial strategy and business planning.

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support growth initiatives and strategic decision-making.

• Evaluate potential acquisitions and assist with integration planning and execution.

• Develop financial models and KPIs to support business performance and profitability.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.

• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal financial controls.

• Manage banking relationships, financing activities, and working capital optimization.

• Oversee annual audits and coordinate with external advisors.

Operational & Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance and accounting functions.

• Optimize ERP utilization and reporting capabilities.

• Improve visibility into cost of goods sold, margins, inventory, and operational performance.

• Develop reporting tools and dashboards that support executive decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, and financial controls.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a finance team of approximately nine employees.

• Develop and strengthen accounting leadership capabilities within the department.

• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performance culture.

• Build succession plans and support professional growth across the finance organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.

• Significant experience within manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or inventory-intensive environments.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and cash flow management.

• Experience leading accounting and finance teams.

• Proven track record of process improvement and operational finance leadership.

• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership teams.

• Advanced ERP and financial systems experience.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Preferred

• CPA and/or MBA.

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.

• Experience in privately held or family-owned businesses.

• Background leading finance organizations through periods of growth and transformation.

What Success Looks Like

Within the first 90 days, the successful candidate will:

• Build strong relationships with executive leadership and finance team members.

• Gain a thorough understanding of company operations, systems, and financial processes.

• Identify opportunities for operational and financial improvements.

• Begin implementing initiatives that improve reporting, efficiency, and financial visibility.

• Establish a roadmap for supporting future growth and acquisition activity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $225,000 – $250,000

• Participation in Management Incentive Plan (MIP)

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the future growth of a successful organization

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with direct access to executive leadership

This position is based onsite in Houston, Texas

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