Job Description
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for leading and managing the complete finance function—including financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting/controls. This role demands a true "Player Coach" who excels in hands-on leadership, actively mentoring and developing the finance team while directly engaging in operational and strategic initiatives. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and Board to drive growth, optimize performance, and prepare the company for a successful exit.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
•Lead all aspects of financial strategy, planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
•Oversee accounting, audit, tax, and compliance with GAAP and industry regulations (FDA, USDA).
•Manage cash flow, capital allocation, debt covenants, and banking relationships.
•Drive cost control and margin improvement across manufacturing and supply chain operations.
•Develop and implement KPIs and dashboards to support data-driven decision-making.
•Partner with the CEO and Board on strategic initiatives, including acquisitions and integrations.
•Lead ERP optimization and IT strategy to support scalable financial operations.
•Build, coach, and mentor a high-performing finance team across FP& A, commercial finance, and supply chain finance—acting as a "Player Coach" and fostering hands-on leadership.
•Present financial results and strategic insights to the Board of Directors and investors.
•Serve as the financial partner to the CEO and a liaison with investors, ensuring their information needs are met (dashboard/flash reporting, monthly financial reporting, financial analysis, etc.).
•Contribute meaningfully to operational issues including major customer bids, contracts, costing, and pricing.
•Improve and automate FP& A processes, as well as KPI and financial performance reporting against company targets and goals.
•Selectively use diligence and acquire add-on acquisitions and serve as an integral part of the integration team.
QUALIFICATIONS
•10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience in food manufacturing, CPG, or distribution.
•Proven success in scaling businesses from ~$25M to $250M+ in revenue.
•Strong FP& A, cost accounting, and treasury experience.
•Experience with private equity-backed companies and exit strategies.
•ERP systems expertise (e.g., INFOR or similar).
•Strategic mindset with hands-on operational execution.
•Excellent communication, leadership, training, and stakeholder management skills.
•IT integration, data management, and process automation experience are strongly preferred.
•Direct experience managing relationships with banks/lenders and other key constituents.
•Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage and complete numerous projects on time and on budget.
•Experience presenting results to Board of Directors and key investors.Mergers & Acquisitions (M& A), Annual Standard Cost, Global Manufacturing, Executive Leadership, Executive Leadership, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP& A), Acquisitions strategy
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