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Creative Financial Staffing (CFS)

Interim CFO

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS), Fort Collins, Colorado, us, 80523

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Location:

Northern Colorado

Our client

is seeking an experienced

Interim CFO

to lead and support a major transaction process while overseeing the company’s financial operations. This role requires a hands-on, in office, collaborative finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled in M&A, manufacturing cost accounting, and financial modeling.

Key Interim CFO Focus Areas & Responsibilities (Approximate Time Allocation):

75% Transaction Support

Data Room & Diligence (25%) – Partner closely with the investment banker to gather, organize, and maintain a virtual data room ahead of a transaction deadline. Ensure completeness and accuracy of all diligence materials. Financial Model Mastery (25%) – Quickly learn and deeply understand the company’s existing financial model. Confidently field questions from stakeholders, support presentations, and explain model assumptions and business drivers to buyers and advisors. Analysis & Schedules (25%) – Lead the preparation of schedules, reports, and supporting analysis required for the transaction. Coordinate responses to diligence questions.

25% Operational Finance Leadership

Oversee monthly financial performance and analysis. Maintain visibility into manufacturing costs (including tariffs), operating performance, and site-level profitability. Supervise a team of 11 in accounting and finance functions, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and controls. Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives, including modeling exit options and preparing for scale.

Minimum Interim CFO Requirements (Must-Haves)

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field Active CPA designation (required) Significant experience in manufacturing and cost accounting Proven experience leading and supervising accounting teams Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling (including M&A models) Demonstrated buy-side and sell-side M&A experience, preferably with private equity transactions Proficiency with Excel, including advanced modeling and analysis skills

Preferred Interim CFO Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves)

CMA designation Experience scaling companies for growth, especially in preparation for PE exit

Interim CFO Personality & Culture Fit

Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style Able to “hold their own” with buyers (including large corporations and PE firms), lawyers, and advisors Comfortable rolling up sleeves to solve problems; solution-focused attitude Confident yet approachable, able to build trust with a strong and capable finance team

Interim CFO Work Environment

Business casual dress code Supportive, thoughtful leadership and strong existing finance team Culture values open communication, collaboration, and practical problem-solving Only local candidates will be considered for this role.

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