Elevate Recruiting · 2 months ago
Chief Financial Officer (Mfrg/Onsite/Heavy M&A)
Hayward, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $350K/yrElevate Recruiting is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a manufacturing company. The CFO will lead the financial strategy, drive growth and profitability, and play a pivotal role in building the finance function from the ground up.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Anna (Gasparova) Coumans, CPA (inactive)
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic business partner to ownership and CEO, providing financial leadership and insight to drive long-term value creation
Drive due diligence and post acquisition integration
Lead the implementation of an ERP system
Build and scale the accounting team to support a robust accounting infrastructure
Establish FP&A models, inventory controls, and manufacturing-related financial processes
Lead FP&A, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and strategic planning; serve as the primary FP&A resource
Partner with operations to drive efficiencies, margin improvement, and data-driven decision making across the organization
Ensure compliance with all financial, tax, and regulatory requirements
Support M&A, debt financing, and exit readiness activities
Serve as a key point of contact for the private equity sponsor, board members, and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Proven experience as a CFO in a private equity–backed company, with at least one successful exit
Manufacturing industry background is required, with deep knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and plant operations
Proven experience leading due diligence, acquisition execution, and post-acquisition integration within a private equity–backed or high-growth environment (required)
Strong FP&A expertise, with the ability to build financial models and provide strategic insights without a dedicated FP&A team
Demonstrated success in ERP implementation and systems optimization
Track record of building and leading high-performing finance teams
Exceptional communication skills and ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Preferred
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Benefits
50% bonus
Equity
Company
Elevate Recruiting
Elevate Recruiting is a Los Angeles based boutique executive recruitment firm specializing in connecting exceptional finance and accounting professionals with top-tier organizations.
Founded in 2023
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Anna (Gasparova) Coumans, CPA (inactive)
Partner | Executive Recruiter
Odeh Haddad
Founding Partner | Executive Recruiter
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