Elevate Recruiting
Chief Financial Officer (Mfrg/Onsite/Heavy M&A)
Elevate Recruiting, Hayward, California, us, 94557
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location:
Hayward, CA (Onsite — Local Candidates Only)
Compensation:
$300,000 — $350,000 base salary + 50% bonus + equity
Overview We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a manufacturing company. This is a unique opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a private equity–backed business and play a pivotal role in building the finance function from the ground up. The CFO will partner closely with ownership and the executive team to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence, while positioning the company for a successful future exit.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership and CEO, providing financial leadership and insight to drive long-term value creation.
Drive due diligence and post acquisition integration.
Lead the implementation of an ERP system.
Build and scale the accounting team to support a robust accounting infrastructure.
Establish FP&A models, inventory controls, and manufacturing-related financial processes.
Lead FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning; serve as the primary FP&A resource.
Partner with operations to drive efficiencies, margin improvement, and data-driven decision making across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Support M&A, debt financing, and exit readiness activities.Serve as a key point of contact for the private equity sponsor, board members, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a
CFO in a private equity–backed company , with at least one successful exit.
Manufacturing industry background is required , with deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and plant operations.
Proven experience leading
due diligence, acquisition execution, and post-acquisition integration
within a private equity–backed or high-growth environment (required)
Strong FP&A expertise, with the ability to build financial models and provide strategic insights without a dedicated FP&A team.
Demonstrated success in ERP implementation and systems optimization.
Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Why Join This is a highly visible, mission-critical role in a U.S.-based manufacturing company. The incoming CFO will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping the financial foundation of the business, guiding it through a carve-out and growth trajectory, and participating in meaningful equity value creation.
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Hayward, CA (Onsite — Local Candidates Only)
Compensation:
$300,000 — $350,000 base salary + 50% bonus + equity
Overview We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a manufacturing company. This is a unique opportunity to lead the financial strategy of a private equity–backed business and play a pivotal role in building the finance function from the ground up. The CFO will partner closely with ownership and the executive team to drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence, while positioning the company for a successful future exit.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership and CEO, providing financial leadership and insight to drive long-term value creation.
Drive due diligence and post acquisition integration.
Lead the implementation of an ERP system.
Build and scale the accounting team to support a robust accounting infrastructure.
Establish FP&A models, inventory controls, and manufacturing-related financial processes.
Lead FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning; serve as the primary FP&A resource.
Partner with operations to drive efficiencies, margin improvement, and data-driven decision making across the organization.
Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Support M&A, debt financing, and exit readiness activities.Serve as a key point of contact for the private equity sponsor, board members, and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
Proven experience as a
CFO in a private equity–backed company , with at least one successful exit.
Manufacturing industry background is required , with deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and plant operations.
Proven experience leading
due diligence, acquisition execution, and post-acquisition integration
within a private equity–backed or high-growth environment (required)
Strong FP&A expertise, with the ability to build financial models and provide strategic insights without a dedicated FP&A team.
Demonstrated success in ERP implementation and systems optimization.
Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams.
Exceptional communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Why Join This is a highly visible, mission-critical role in a U.S.-based manufacturing company. The incoming CFO will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact by shaping the financial foundation of the business, guiding it through a carve-out and growth trajectory, and participating in meaningful equity value creation.
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