Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req) (Minneapolis)

Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req)

Location: near Minneapolis, MN

Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 + Performance-Based Bonus (30-60% of base) + Equity + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP

Travel: Up to 50%, spending about 2 weeks/ month traveling to start

Sponsorship is not available

Relocation assistance is available

Chief Financial Officer (Manufacturing exp req) Description

Our client is looking for a hands-on, high-energy Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function across multi-site operations. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a strategic partner to ownership while remaining deeply engaged in day-to-day financial operations, directly influencing growth, profitability, and market expansion. This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy in a complex, multi-site manufacturing organization with $100M+ in revenue. You must have prior CFO experience and a proven track record of combining strategic leadership with a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality. In return, you will have the chance to make a measurable impact on the business, work alongside a high-performing team, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth focused culture where your leadership and impact are highly valued across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of finance, including reporting, FP&A, and KPI management
• Drive performance and operational efficiency
• Provide strategic guidance growth, profitability, capital allocation, and operational initiatives
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization
• Manage banking and lender relationships, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting
• Drive annual operating plans and long-term strategic initiatives
• Ensure audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and tax oversight
• Partner cross-functionally to improve cost structure, pricing, and margins
• Oversee manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, inventory control, and capital projects
• Support capital investments, expansion efforts, and operational scaling
• Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team of 10

Qualifications

• Prior CFO experience is required
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience required
• Manufacturing experience required
• ERP systems experience required