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Valor Front

Chief Financial Officer

Valor Front, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28269

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Position CFO / Vice President of Finance

Mid-Market (500M+), Private, Innovative, Leading Manufacturing Company

Reports to the President.

About Our Client Our client is a premier foodservice packaging manufacturer with over 50 years of industry leadership. Operating across multiple manufacturing facilities throughout North America with 2.7 million square feet of state-of-the-art manufacturing space, this established organization serves major retail businesses and fast-casual restaurants across the continent.

The company has undergone significant positive transformation under strong leadership, emerging with operational excellence, strategic growth focus, and clear financial discipline. Recent investments include $22.8 million in facility expansion and cutting-edge manufacturing equipment.

The Opportunity We are seeking a transformational

CFO / Vice President of Finance

to join a dynamic manufacturing organization at a pivotal moment in its evolution. This executive will partner directly with the President to drive financial strategy and operational excellence across a multi-site manufacturing platform.

This is a rare opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact in a leadership role that combines strategic financial stewardship with hands-on operational involvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Finance Leadership: Lead financial operations across 7+ active manufacturing plants and distribution centers; Partner with operations leadership on cost optimization and efficiency initiatives; Develop manufacturing-specific KPIs and performance metrics

Strategic Business Partnership: Collaborate with executive team on long-term strategic planning; Evaluate expansion opportunities and growth initiatives; Provide financial leadership for facility optimization; Lead investment analysis and due diligence

Organizational Development: Mentor and develop finance team with succession planning focus; Build robust financial reporting systems and processes; Contribute to culture of continuous improvement

Growth & Transformation: Navigate company toward break-even EBITDA targets; Implement cost control measures while supporting growth investments; Optimize working capital and cash flow management; Drive operational efficiency across manufacturing footprint

Ideal Candidate Profile Required Qualifications

12+ years

progressive finance experience

5+ years

in senior manufacturing finance roles

Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting and capital allocation

Executive presence with ability to contribute at highest strategic levels

Proven track record building and leading finance teams

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or CPA designation

Experience with Oracle, Qlik, and Microsoft financial platforms

Background in facility optimization and capital project management

Manufacturing industry experience preferred

What We Offer

Competitive base salary and bonus structure

Deferred compensation plan with retention bonus

Significant investment in professional development and leadership growth

Opportunity to make immediate impact in critical leadership role

Why This Role Matters Now

Strategic Inflection Point: Join a company positioned to capitalize on manufacturing capabilities and market position

Leadership Partnership: Work directly with proven executive leadership team

Immediate Impact: Lead financial strategy for complex manufacturing operations with significant growth plans

Career Development: Build next generation of finance talent while establishing long-term organizational systems

Application Process This search is being conducted confidentially by

Valor Front Executive Search

utilizing a comprehensive methodology to ensure optimal cultural and technical fit.

Interested candidates should apply directly through this LinkedIn posting.

All inquiries will be handled with complete confidentiality.

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