Miller Cooper
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Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. Job Description Chief Financial Officer Are you looking for that rare, career-defining opportunity to grow and scale an investor-aligned business, led by its founder? Are you excited to contribute in a fast paced, fun environment? Is working in an entrepreneurial company that is a leader in its industry something you find appealing? Do others see you as the person who not only sees the bold, big picture but can accomplish great things through others? Our client, a PE-backed, category leader in the beverage industry, is rapidly expanding across the country. With strong financial support and an ambitious leadership team, we are building an efficient, scalable, and profitable distribution platform positioned to deliver significant shareholder returns. How You'll Contribute The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a strategic and operational leader, partnering closely with the CEO, President, and Board to guide the company through its next growth phases. The ideal candidate combines executive presence with a hands-on, builder mentality, capable of designing scalable systems, providing data-driven insights, and leading a high-performing finance team. This role is well-suited for a strong finance executive who thrives in entrepreneurial, high-growth, and founder-led environments. Strategic Finance & Leadership Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and President on growth strategy, capital structure, and investment planning. Lead development and execution of the company's 5-year financial roadmap, including scenario modeling, capital allocation, and risk management. Drive board and investor reporting; collaborate closely with private equity sponsors to ensure transparency and alignment on key metrics and strategic initiatives. Provide financial leadership on pricing strategy, margin optimization, and long-term value creation. Operational Finance & Process Excellence Oversee all core financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, AR / AP, treasury, and financial reporting.Manage a timely and accurate monthly close process; ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.Implement scalable systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support rapid growth and cross-functional accountability.Coordinate with external advisors on tax strategy, compliance, and audits.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead a lean, high-performance finance team.Collaborate with operations, sales, procurement, and business development to align financial insights with performance and planning.Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
WHO YOU ARE : 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3-5+ years as CFO or SVP / VP Finance in a growth-stage businessFluent in GAAP, tax compliance, and setting internal controls.CPA and / or MBA strongly preferred.Proven experience, with demonstrated success scaling finance teams, systems, and processes.Track record of building strategic financial plans, pricing models, and capital management frameworks.Comfortable interfacing with boards and investors; skilled at crafting clear, actionable insights from complex data.Highly operational and detail-oriented, with the ability to think strategically and act decisively.Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator. Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate's qualifications- including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, MBA). The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments within the company, and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $225,000-275,000 annually, not including other competitive benefits.
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Are you the right candidate for this opportunity Make sure to read the full description below. Job Description Chief Financial Officer Are you looking for that rare, career-defining opportunity to grow and scale an investor-aligned business, led by its founder? Are you excited to contribute in a fast paced, fun environment? Is working in an entrepreneurial company that is a leader in its industry something you find appealing? Do others see you as the person who not only sees the bold, big picture but can accomplish great things through others? Our client, a PE-backed, category leader in the beverage industry, is rapidly expanding across the country. With strong financial support and an ambitious leadership team, we are building an efficient, scalable, and profitable distribution platform positioned to deliver significant shareholder returns. How You'll Contribute The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a strategic and operational leader, partnering closely with the CEO, President, and Board to guide the company through its next growth phases. The ideal candidate combines executive presence with a hands-on, builder mentality, capable of designing scalable systems, providing data-driven insights, and leading a high-performing finance team. This role is well-suited for a strong finance executive who thrives in entrepreneurial, high-growth, and founder-led environments. Strategic Finance & Leadership Serve as a thought partner to the CEO and President on growth strategy, capital structure, and investment planning. Lead development and execution of the company's 5-year financial roadmap, including scenario modeling, capital allocation, and risk management. Drive board and investor reporting; collaborate closely with private equity sponsors to ensure transparency and alignment on key metrics and strategic initiatives. Provide financial leadership on pricing strategy, margin optimization, and long-term value creation. Operational Finance & Process Excellence Oversee all core financial operations, including accounting, FP&A, AR / AP, treasury, and financial reporting.Manage a timely and accurate monthly close process; ensure compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.Implement scalable systems, controls, and reporting infrastructure to support rapid growth and cross-functional accountability.Coordinate with external advisors on tax strategy, compliance, and audits.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration Lead a lean, high-performance finance team.Collaborate with operations, sales, procurement, and business development to align financial insights with performance and planning.Foster a culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous improvement.
WHO YOU ARE : 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 3-5+ years as CFO or SVP / VP Finance in a growth-stage businessFluent in GAAP, tax compliance, and setting internal controls.CPA and / or MBA strongly preferred.Proven experience, with demonstrated success scaling finance teams, systems, and processes.Track record of building strategic financial plans, pricing models, and capital management frameworks.Comfortable interfacing with boards and investors; skilled at crafting clear, actionable insights from complex data.Highly operational and detail-oriented, with the ability to think strategically and act decisively.Excellent communicator and cross-functional collaborator. Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including internal equity, market data, the candidate's qualifications- including but not limited to specialty skills, prior relevant industry experience, relevant degrees or certifications (e.g., CPA, MBA). The salary range estimate below is inclusive of all departments within the company, and offered salaries may vary within the given range between departments. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this level is $225,000-275,000 annually, not including other competitive benefits.
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