CFS · 12 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$190K/yr - $236K/yr
8+ years expCFS is a long-established, privately held manufacturing company seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as part of a planned executive transition. The CFO will be responsible for financial strategy, accounting oversight, and operational finance, while also maintaining close proximity to the business and supporting the team hands-on when needed.
Human ResourcesStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Lead all accounting and finance functions across multiple entities, including financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory, and cash management
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements
Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial decision-making
Drive working capital optimization across inventory, receivables, and payables
Provide financial analysis and insight to support operational efficiency and profitability improvement
Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
Lead and develop a stable, experienced accounting and finance team, including direct oversight of a Controller
Review and provide financial perspective on contracts, leases, and other legal agreements
Support acquisition evaluation and due diligence activities when applicable
Serve as the primary financial liaison with external partners including auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and legal counsel
Qualification
Required
Senior-level finance leadership experience (CFO or equivalent) within a manufacturing environment
At least 8+ years of accounting and financial leadership in manufacturing; equipment or industrial manufacturing experience is a plus
Comfortable operating at both the strategic and hands-on levels in a mid-sized organization
Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and multi-entity financial operations
Demonstrated career stability; this organization values long-term leadership commitment
Experience reviewing and interpreting contracts, leases, and legal agreements
Collaborative, business-oriented leadership style with strong cross-functional partnership skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
Preferred
MBA, CPA, and/or CMA strongly preferred
Benefits
~35% target bonus
Potential equity
Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Casey
CEO, Founder
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