Chief Financial Officer

Talent Wave Associates

Summary/Objective

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company's financial and operational strategy. This role focuses on financial discipline, liquidity, capital stewardship, and long-term financial resilience. The CFO serves as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing data-driven insights to support enterprise strategy, growth decisions, and disciplined execution.

Essential Functions

Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth, margin, and capital objectives.
Lead long-range planning, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and enterprise risk management.
Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.
Provide timely, actionable financial reporting and profitability analysis to leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, along with strong internal controls and compliance.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
Drive improvements in ERP systems, reporting tools, and data analytics capabilities.
Oversee cost accounting, variance analysis, and operational finance initiatives to improve efficiency and margins.
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize costs, procurement, and capital investments.
Support capital planning, M&A due diligence, and board-level financial presentations.
Directly supervise the finance and accounting team.

Competencies

Strong financial management and technical expertise.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High ethical conduct and time management.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.
Ability to interpret mathematical and statistical data for business decisions.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including manufacturing or capital-intensive operations.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

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