CFO – Manufacturing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Manage the client relationship, focusing on realization, utilization, NPS, retention, and growth for a comprehensive portfolio of manufacturing clients.

• Act as the primary strategic advisor and relationship leader for manufacturing business owners and their executive teams.

• Identify and proactively mitigate account risks.

• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting against the budget.

• Create strategic financial plans that align with production capacity and business expansion.

• Lead the analysis of capital investments in equipment, facilities, and technology.

• Construct financial models for product pricing, make-or-buy decisions, and capacity planning.

• Develop long-term cash flow forecasts and working capital strategies.

• Assist with M&A diligence, business valuations, and ownership transition strategies.

• Provide advice on ERP selection, implementation planning, and financial systems strategy.

• Maintain relationships with lenders, private equity partners, CPAs, and industry advisors.

• Identify growth opportunities within the existing client portfolio.

• Lead and manage the delivery team, ensuring accountability for relationships, metrics, quality, timeliness, and EOS commitments.

• Conduct interviews and evaluate candidates for future team positions.

• Foster team member development through feedback, coaching, and growth discussions.

• Oversee team capacity and escalate personnel issues to the Managing Director.

• Provide CFO services to the entire client portfolio and ensure the delivery team receives guidance, context, and support.

• Complete time tracking, capacity planning, quarterly Rocks, and other internal tasks.

• Engage in the Brand Ambassador program.

• Maintain security practices to protect client assets and firm data.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

• Over 12 years of progressive experience in financial leadership.

• Significant experience in the manufacturing industry.

• Strong preference for experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment.

• Proven success in providing executive-level financial advisory services and managing client relationships.

• Extensive expertise in manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, capital planning, inventory management, and operational strategy.

• Demonstrated history of leading and developing accounting teams through LMA.

• Exceptional executive communication skills with manufacturing owners, operators, and lenders.

• Strong familiarity with the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401K with employer matching.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Long and short-term disability benefits.

• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options available.

• Tenured PTO program — paid time off increases with years of service.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Support for certification and continuing education.

• Annual bonus of up to 15% of base salary based on a CFO scorecard.

• Flexible, trust-based work environment.

• Opportunity to operate like a partner and share in the results achieved.