Chief Financial Officer

A privately held, project-driven manufacturing company is hiring a CFO to modernize its finance function and drive the next phase of growth. This is a hands‑on strategic role reporting directly to the CEO as a core member of the executive team. Core Responsibilities Partner with CEO on financial strategy, capital allocation, and long‑range business planning Own budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on improving accuracy and turnaround time Oversee accounting operations and ensure timely, GAAP‑compliant reporting Build out job/project‑level costing and profitability analysis — this isn't a standard‑margin business, so P&L visibility has to go down to the project or product line Manage treasury, banking relationships, and debt structure; own working capital strategy across a business with real inventory and cash‑conversion‑cycle complexity Lead inventory management and purchasing practices in partnership with operations Evaluate and improve ERP utilization — better integration between financial and operational systems is a priority, not a nice‑to‑have Design KPI reporting and dashboards that give leadership real‑time operational and financial visibility Strengthen internal controls and standardize financial processes across the org Assess, mentor, and build out the finance/accounting team — this is as much a talent and org‑design mandate as a financial one Candidate Profile CFO, VP Finance, or Corporate Controller background Manufacturing, industrial, or project‑based/construction‑adjacent environment Track record leading financial transformation Strong cost accounting, inventory, and working capital experience ERP systems experience and process improvement mindset Hands‑on, data‑driven, high‑integrity operator who can build trust while driving change #J-18808-Ljbffr Phaxis