Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

A growing manufacturing company is searching for a dynamic and seasoned CFO who is ready to build a great foundation and lead the company's plans for growth.

Duties and responsibilities include the following:

• A strong finance and accounting background with proven success in managing all functions of a finance organization
• Deep and extensive knowledge of finance and accounting for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service and Aftermarket
• Experience in both large and small organizations and substantial experience as the finance leader during a major restructuring / turnaround
• Industry background in Manufacturing (Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, Automotive or similar industries)
• Thorough understanding of FAR and other government laws and regulations
• Experience with a variety of contract types and customers in government contracting
• Experience managing multi-site accounting across facilities both in the US and in Mexico
• Hands-on and detail-oriented
• Able to develop and nurture effective relationships at all levels of the organizations
• Capable of establishing a trusting relationship with the private equity investor
• Flexible, nimble and adaptive
• Works well under pressure, tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Leads by example
• An exceptional ability to identify, recruit, motivate, coach and develop his/ her team
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills both oral and written; a boardroom presence and ability to communicate effectively with external constituents
• Unquestionable business ethics, personal integrity and moral stance
• High energy with a "fire in the belly" and a passion for the product; desire and ability to ignite and rally the troops
• Must have executive presence and be able to convey confidence when delivering information about the company's financials

Supervisory responsibilities include the following:

• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Current CPA license in good standing required.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible Finance and Accounting experience.
• Prior experience as a standalone CFO or senior divisional CFO with full responsibility for accounting, reporting, cash, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Significant manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another complex industrial business.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, inventory, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with government-contract accounting and working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading a Finance transformation, including dashboards, ERP utilization, reporting automation, and process improvement.
• Experience managing lender relationships, cash forecasting, covenant reporting, and liquidity.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Mesa, Arizona.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a privately held or private-equity-backed company.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting DCAA or DCMA audits.
• Experience supporting a restructuring, turnaround, or significant organizational transformation.
• Experience supporting an acquisition, divestiture, recapitalization, refinancing, or other strategic transaction.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.

Leadership profile:

The successful candidate will be a hands-on builder with strong integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence. The individual must be able to challenge assumptions constructively, work through detailed financial issues, communicate effectively with financial and non-financial audiences, and create sustainable solutions rather than temporary workarounds.

MD Helicopters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law.