Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer

The 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 Do

• Lead 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 Bring

• Bachelor'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 Travel

• Occasional travel between facilities and key banking, customer, and partner locations.