CFO - Chief Financial Officer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to step into a high-impact role with a manufacturing business in Canandaigua, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on executive who can bring structure, visibility, and financial discipline to a growing organization while partnering closely with ownership on immediate priorities and long-range decisions. The position requires someone who can move comfortably between strategic leadership and day-to-day execution to strengthen cash flow, reporting accuracy, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company’s financial operations and create clear visibility into current performance, liquidity, and business risk.
• Develop and maintain a rolling 13-week cash flow model to support short-term planning and improve working capital management.
• Lead efforts to reduce outstanding receivables and payables by improving collection activity, billing workflows, and payment processes.
• Rebuild confidence in the general ledger by resolving accounting issues, strengthening reconciliations, and supporting accurate financial data.
• Establish a dependable month-end close process with stronger controls, reporting routines, and financial review practices.
• Implement practical project and job costing methods that provide insight into profitability, margins, and operational performance.
• Review the effectiveness of the finance and accounting team, identify capability gaps, and recommend organizational improvements.
• Assess current business systems and workflows, including financial and inventory-related tools, and recommend changes once immediate stabilization priorities are addressed.
• Advise ownership directly on financial condition, operational challenges, and corrective actions needed to support sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in senior finance leadership roles such as CFO, VP of Finance, or interim financial consultant within complex operating environments.
• Strong background in cash forecasting, working capital oversight, and hands-on management of accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Experience establishing or improving month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting processes in a business needing greater discipline.
• Knowledge of project accounting, job costing, margin analysis, and profitability reporting.
• Industry experience in manufacturing, construction, or similarly project-driven operational settings.
• Ability to evaluate staff, processes, and financial systems while balancing strategic guidance with detailed execution.
• Familiarity with business platforms such as QuickBooks Online, inventory systems, or related finance technology is preferred.
• Comfortable working closely with ownership and serving as a trusted advisor during a turnaround or stabilization effort.

Benefits

• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.
• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract