Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial OfficerThe Opportunity We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team of this privately held, mid-sized 3PL and contract manufacturer. The CFO will be a key partner to the CEO, COO, Chief Commercial Officer, and Head of People, responsible for shaping financial strategy, driving profitable growth, and ensuring disciplined financial management across multi-site U.S. and international operations. This is an ideal role for a CFO or senior finance leader who thrives in a growth-oriented, operationally complex environment and wants to have a direct impact on strategy, capital allocation, and performance in manufacturing and fulfillment. Must reside locally and within driving distance of our location in either California or Indianapolis.What You'll DoLead development and execution of Client's financial strategy, annual budget, and multi-year plan, ensuring tight alignment with operational and commercial objectives.Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance organization across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and tax, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnerships.Oversee monthly close, consolidations across U.S. and international entities, and timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity, optimizing inventory, receivables, payables, and customer credit terms within complex, customer-specific deal structures.Serve as primary executive contact for Client's banking relationships, negotiating and managing credit facilities, covenant compliance, and treasury services.Partner with operations and supply chain leadership to improve plant and distribution center performance, cost structure, and inventory turns, using data from ERP, WMS, and related systems.Support commercial teams on pricing, contract review, and profitability analysis by customer, vertical, and program, ensuring sustainable margins on sophisticated, long-term programs.Lead financial evaluation of capital investments (equipment, automation, facilities, systems) through rigorous business cases and ROI/NPV analysis.Negotiate and interface with key external stakeholders, including landlords, suppliers, customers, service providers, licensing entities, agencies, auditors, and insurance partners.Ensure robust internal controls, audit readiness, and compliance with GAAP and relevant U.S. and international regulatory and tax requirements.What You BringBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.10+ years of progressive finance leadership, including prior experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or divisional finance head.Background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain–intensive businesses, with hands-on experience in multi-site and international operations.Proven track record in managing institutional banking relationships and debt facilities.Deep knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, financial modeling, and mid-market ERP/WMS and financial systems.Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across operations, commercial, and executive teams.Comfort operating at both strategic and tactical levels in a growing, privately owned company.A sense of humor and passion for your craft.Location and TravelOccasional travel between facilities and key banking, customer, and partner locations.