Chief Financial Officer - $1B+ Rev. Manufacturing / Distribution Co.

Chief Financial Officer - $1B+ Rev. Manufacturing / Distribution Co.

confidential search – Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for a family-owned, market-leading manufacturing and distribution company with revenues in the $1.5–$3+ Billion range. The CFO will be a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO and President. The CFO will shape the financial strategy, scale systems and processes, and provide insight-driven guidance to support profitable growth and operational excellence.

Base pay range

$350,000.00/yr - $450,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus and RSUs

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The Opportunity

The CFO will balance strategic vision with hands-on execution—driving financial performance, ensuring operational efficiency, and aligning enterprise-wide initiatives. This leader will oversee FP&A, Accounting & Reporting, and Continuous Improvement, while acting as a trusted partner to Sales, Operations, and other functional leaders.

This is a career-defining opportunity for a financial executive to make a lasting impact within a scaled, entrepreneurial, family-owned enterprise with a proud history and a dynamic growth outlook.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO, President, and Executive Leadership Team to define and execute strategic and operational plans.
• Lead all aspects of financial management: budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls, tax, treasury, and compliance.
• Provide actionable insights and business intelligence to maximize company value.
• Oversee enterprise risk management, internal controls, and financial relationships with banks and external advisors.
• Drive process improvement, cost optimization, and efficiency initiatives across the business.
• Support M&A activity through financial due diligence and integration planning.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, instilling discipline, accountability, and a growth mindset.

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership, with at least 10 years at the executive level in companies with $1.5B+ revenue.
• Proven success in family-owned, private equity, or entrepreneurial environments.
• Strong background in manufacturing, distribution, or industrial services.
• Deep expertise in FP&A, controllership, treasury, risk management, and operational finance.
• Experience leading M&A diligence and integration efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale finance teams, systems, and processes.
• High integrity, collaborative leadership style, and strong communication skills.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Fabricated Metal Products

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