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Tom Trese

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance

Tom Trese, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, United States, 54729

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance ID

A 4441

Job Type

Direct Hire

Remote Type

On-Site

Compensation

$250000 - $250000 / yr

Core Qualifications & Compensation

10+ years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in a high‑level leadership position within the manufacturing sector

A bachelor’s degree is required; candidates with a CPA or CMA designation are strongly preferred

Pay is up to $250,000 for this executive leadership position

Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder

Full‑time, permanent W-2 employee

No remote work – this is on‑site

Full benefits

Location: Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin area

This full‑time, permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance career opportunity is with a highly stable, locally‑owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. The organization is defined by continuous improvement, high production efficiency, and a family‑focused culture with an average employee tenure of 7 years, due to exceptional security and growth. You will be a vital executive leader, reporting to the President and Board of Directors, steering the financial strategy for the parent company and its multiple subsidiaries.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

Advise the President and Board on financial performance, leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and providing financial data for capital investments and strategic projects

Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of GAAP‑compliant financial statements, overseeing all financial audits, and coordinating regulatory compliance (local, state, and federal)

Oversee the comprehensive risk management program, manage insurance renewals, and monitor/record commodities hedging activities, providing related reports

Administer all day‑to‑day financial operations (A/R, A/P, payroll, cash flow, fixed assets) and lead the organization's major ERP system transition/implementation

Lead and mentor the accounting team, facilitating talent development, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners (banks, auditors) and internal corporate members

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required; MBA or CPA/CMA is strongly preferred

Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership/supervisory role

Experience in the agricultural, manufacturing, or commodities industry (including risk management and hedging) is highly desirable

Proven leadership experience with exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities

Experience in ERP system implementation/integration (moving systems) is highly desirable

Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Must be able to work under pressure during busy periods

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