Chief Financial Officer (PE-Backed Manufacturing Exp Req)

Chief Financial Officer (PE-Backed Manufacturing Exp Req)
Location: Rochester Minnesota; Relocation assistance provided
Salary: $225000 - $275000 Performance-Based Bonus Equity Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Up to 25% (higher during the onboarding period)
Sponsorship is not available

Chief Financial Officer Description

Our client is looking for a high-impact hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function for a growing PE-backed manufacturing business with multi-site operations and $150M in revenue. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on finance leader who is equally comfortable driving long-term growth initiatives and partnering closely with operations to improve day-to-day business performance.

The ideal candidate will bring prior CFO experience within a private equity-backed manufacturing environment along with the urgency drive and leadership presence needed to help scale the business. This individual will serve as a key partner to ownership and operations leadership driving profitability operational efficiency cash flow performance and strategic execution across the organization. This is a phenomenal opportunity to make a measurable impact within a fast-paced growth-oriented company where finance plays a critical role in shaping business strategy and operational success.

Chief Financial Officer Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of finance including reporting FP&A and KPI management
Partner with ownership and executive leadership to drive strategic growth profitability and overall business performance
Drive operational and financial improvements across multi-site manufacturing operations
Provide strategic guidance on growth profitability capital allocation and operational initiatives
Oversee cash flow management liquidity planning and working capital optimization initiatives
Manage banking lender and external financial relationships ensuring compliance and timely accurate reporting
Partner cross-functionally to improve pricing strategy margins cost structure and operational efficiency
Oversee manufacturing finance functions including cost accounting inventory control and capital expenditures
Support acquisitions integration activities capital investments and strategic growth initiatives as needed
Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team

Chief Financial Officer Qualifications

Prior CFO experience required
Private equity-backed manufacturing experience required
10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience required
ERP systems experience required