CFO Recruit · 4 hours ago
Chief Financial Officer
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$300K/yr - $350K/yrCFO Recruit is seeking a mid-market CFO for their client, a finance leader with private equity-backed business experience in the distribution sector. This hands-on role involves overseeing teams across Accounting, Finance, Legal, and IT, while driving data-driven decision making and enhancing business performance.
Management Consulting
Hiring Manager
Christine Schneider
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the company's financial strategy in alignment with growth objectives and private equity investor expectations
Provide strategic guidance on business opportunities, operational improvements, and financial performance to support data-driven decision making across the organization
Oversee all financial operations ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
Lead and manage the accounting, finance/treasury, IT, and legal functions, ensuring alignment and integration across all these critical areas
Direct the accounting function to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes across multi-state operations
Oversee treasury operations including cash management, banking relationships, investment strategies, and capital structure optimization
Provide strategic direction for IT systems and technology infrastructure to support financial operations, reporting, and business scalability
Guide the legal function on matters related to contracts, compliance, corporate governance, and risk management
Lead sophisticated financial modeling to evaluate business scenarios, investment opportunities, and strategic initiatives
Manage relationships with lenders and investors, ensuring compliance with all loan covenants and lender requirements
Present financial performance and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors, private equity investors, and executive leadership team
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to translate financial insights into actionable business strategies
Oversee cash flow management, capital allocation, and working capital optimization across the business
Ensure financial practices comply with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards
Maintain strong internal controls and governance to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred
Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial executive with a strong accounting background in a distribution, logistics, or consumer goods business
Strong track record of operating at a strategic level with demonstrated ability to influence business decisions through financial insights
Executive presence and gravitas to command confidence with private equity investors, lenders, and board members
Expertise in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and translating complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations
Excellent stakeholder management experience including banking relationships, institutional investors or private equity firms
Experience leading finance teams and building high-performance organizations
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in ERP systems and financial planning tools
Company
CFO Recruit
CFO Recruit - Leading recruiters of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs).
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase