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Operational Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key executive leader responsible for the financial health, reporting, and strategic direction of a multi-entity manufacturing organization. This is an operational CFO role requiring a hands-on leader and strategic thinker who understands the business beyond the office, supports performance improvement across departments, and provides data-driven recommendations to ownership and the Board. Key Responsibilities • Lead all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management functions • Provide clear, actionable financial reporting and analysis to the Board of Directors to support efficient decision-making • Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and drive performance improvements across the organization • Serve as an operational CFO, actively engaging with operations to improve cost control, margins, and overall business performance • Guide executive leadership with data-backed recommendations on strategy, investments, and key business decisions • Evaluate expansion opportunities, new markets, capital investments, and underperforming cost centers • Lead planning around external pressures such as inflation, tariffs, labor trends, and market conditions • Own the evaluation, selection, and implementation of financial and operational systems, including ERP platforms • Provide leadership across finance and influence executive management and key decision-makers Preferred Systems Experience • Microsoft ERP systems (Dynamics, Business Central, or similar) • ShopVue or similar shop floor/job costing systems • Visual ERP or legacy reporting systems • Microsoft Power BI / Crystal Reports • CDK systems, including aftermarket platforms • CYMA Payroll, QuickBooks, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills • Comparable ERP, reporting, and financial systems experience considered Qualifications • 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience • Strong background in GAAP accounting and current financial practices • Experience in large-scale manufacturing environments • Experience with multiple companies or business units under one organization • Strong cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance experience • Proven experience reporting to a Board of Directors • Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills • Self-funded insurance experience preferred • Commercial equipment manufacturing experience a plus Education • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required • MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced financial certification strongly preferred • A combination of advanced education and executive leadership experience is considered Benefits: • 401(k) 3% Match • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Application Question(s): • Do you have strong working knowledge of GAAP accounting and current financial reporting practices? Candidates without this experience will not be considered. • Do you have experience with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, or similar)? • Do you have experience presenting financials and analysis to a Board of Directors? • What are your compensation expectations (base salary)? Experience: • Financial Leadership: 10 years (Required) • cost accounting, inventory, and operational finance: 5 years (Required) • Manufacturing Industry: 5 years (Required) Work Location: In person