Chief Financial Officer
Johnson Creek, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Johnson Creek WI
Company: Aztalan Bio
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Executive Financial Leadership Strategic Business Partnership Government & Industry Affairs
Location: Johnson Creek WI Full-time On-site
The Opportunity
Aztalan Bio is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the CEOs principal financial adviser and strategic business partner. This executive will lead financial strategy planning and performance management while helping guide business decisions improve profitability and support the companys continued growth and transformation.
This is a hands-on leadership role that extends beyond traditional financial reporting. The CFO will work across the organization to evaluate investments identify opportunities challenge assumptions and translate financial and operational information into actionable business strategies.
The CFO will also represent Aztalan Bio with industry associations government officials policymakers and other stakeholders on matters affecting the company and the renewable fuels industry.
About Aztalan Bio
Aztalan Bio is helping shape the next generation of biorefineries. As part of the ClonBio Group Aztalan Bio is transforming a traditional ethanol facility into an advanced biorefinery bringing innovation and new opportunities to the renewable fuels industry.
With the entrepreneurial energy of a growing business and the backing of an established international organization Aztalan Bio offers an opportunity to help build something transformative.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy budgeting forecasting long-term planning and performance management
- Advise the CEO and leadership team on profitability capital investments business opportunities risk and strategic priorities
- Oversee the Controller and accounting function ensuring accurate reporting strong internal controls and effective financial processes
- Lead cash flow forecasting working capital management capital planning and financial resource allocation
- Partner with operations commercial commodities and engineering teams to improve margins manage costs and strengthen business performance
- Evaluate investments and strategic initiatives through financial modeling scenario analysis and return-on-investment assessments
- Represent Aztalan Bio at industry events and in engagement with policymakers elected officials and industry associations including the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA)
- Monitor legislative regulatory and industry developments and advise leadership on potential business and financial impacts
- Maintain financial alignment with ClonBios global finance leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in finance accounting economics business or a related field
- 10 years of progressive finance or accounting experience with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role
- CPA CMA MBA or other advanced financial qualification preferred
- Strong expertise in financial planning forecasting financial modeling capital investment analysis cash flow and profitability management
- Experience leading or overseeing an accounting or finance team
- Manufacturing agriculture ethanol biofuels commodities or other process-manufacturing experience strongly preferred
- Government affairs public policy industry association or external stakeholder experience is a plus
- Strong commercial judgment communication skills and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear business recommendations
Position Details
- Reports to: CEO with a dotted-line reporting relationship to ClonBios Group Director of Finance
- Schedule: Full-time on-site MondayFriday with flexible start times
- Work environment: Partnership with a continuous 24/7 operating facility
- Travel: Domestic and international travel required
- Compensation: Competitive base salary bonus eligibility standard benefits and a 401(k) with company match
What we offer
Aztalan Bio offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package that includes health dental and vision insurance; additional ancillary plans; a 401(k) with company match; paid time off; and sick time.
What We Offer:
- Medical Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Time
- Quarterly and/or Annual Bonuses
- Additional voluntary benefits
- Many more employee perks
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We partner with these companies working directly with their HR department and leadership to hire their talent. We are a direct line to the company not an agency recruiter.
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