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CFO

$225,000 - $350,000k

Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first?   For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs.   We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.  

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time  positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.   If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturing organization. The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, mergers & acquisitions, ERP system implementation, and scalable process improvement initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, a proven track record executing M&A transactions and integrations, and experience leading enterprise-wide ERP implementations in complex operating environments.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all financial functions including accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, audit, and compliance.
• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with company growth objectives.
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board, and executive team.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and KPI reporting.
• Establish scalable financial controls, policies, and reporting processes.

Manufacturing & Operational Finance

• Oversee cost accounting, inventory management, margin analysis, and operational performance metrics.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve plant efficiency, labor utilization, throughput, and profitability.
• Analyze production costs and implement initiatives to improve margins and operational performance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and manufacturing expansion initiatives.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Lead financial due diligence, valuation analysis, and transaction execution for acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Coordinate with external advisors, lenders, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders throughout the deal process.
• Develop post-acquisition integration plans including financial reporting, systems integration, and operational alignment.
• Identify and execute synergy opportunities across acquired businesses.

ERP Implementation & Systems Leadership

• Lead enterprise ERP selection, implementation, optimization, and change management initiatives.
• Partner with IT and operational leaders to improve system integration, reporting automation, and data accuracy.
• Ensure ERP systems support manufacturing operations, inventory control, supply chain management, and financial reporting requirements.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives that improve visibility, scalability, and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support succession planning and organizational development within the finance function.

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Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance executive within manufacturing.
• Strong background in cost accounting and manufacturing operations finance.
• Demonstrated experience leading M&A transactions, including due diligence and post-merger integration.
• Proven success implementing or leading major ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, Infor, or NetSuite).
• Experience working with private equity-backed, high-growth, or multi-site manufacturing organizations preferred.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and operational analytics.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong operational and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project management and change management experience.
• Advanced financial modeling and business analysis capabilities.