Chief Financial Officer

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Direct Reports: Finance Directors, Legal Director, Shareholder Services

About the role

L&L Products offers a culture that grows talent and flourishes with innovation. It is a place where you are encouraged to take control of your own professional development by using L&L’s extensive training opportunities to craft solutions to the industry’s hottest problems. Here, quality of work, product, and relationships are a priority. L&L Products is built on the philosophy that good people working together, listening to each other’s ideas with an open mind, and everyone wanting to do a little better each day will ensure our success.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a core member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial health, strategy, and governance of a privately held, U.S.-based multinational manufacturing business. The CFO partners closely with the CEO, shareholders, and senior leadership to drive profitable growth, operational excellence, disciplined capital allocation, and long-term enterprise value across global manufacturing and supply-chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy & Business Partnership
  • Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy to support growth, margin expansion, and strong cash generation.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and shareholders on strategic initiatives, capital investments, and enterprise risk.
  • Support long-term strategic planning, including new plant investments, geographic expansion, and product portfolio optimization.
  • Balance near-term financial performance with sustainable long-term value creation.
• Manufacturing & Operational Finance
  • Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial leaders to improve plant performance, cost structure, and productivity.
  • Oversee global product costing, standard cost systems, variance analysis, and margin management.
  • Lead working capital optimization initiatives across inventory, receivables, and payables.
  • Guide capital expenditure (CapEx) planning, ROI analysis, and post-investment performance reviews.
• Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis
  • Lead global budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
  • Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and actionable insights for executive leadership and shareholders.
  • Define, monitor, and communicate KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency, profitability, cash flow, and growth.
  • Ensure appropriate transparency while maintaining confidentiality consistent with a privately held company.
• Accounting, Controls & Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements across international subsidiaries.
  • Maintain robust internal controls and governance appropriate for a private manufacturing enterprise.
  • Oversee external audits, tax compliance, and statutory filings across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Ensure proper accounting for inventory, fixed assets, capital projects, intercompany transactions, and global transfer pricing policies.
• Treasury, Cash Flow & Risk Management
  • Manage global cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.
  • Optimize capital structure and oversee debt facilities, as applicable.
  • Manage foreign exchange exposure, commodity pricing risk, and other financial market risks.
  • Oversee insurance programs and enterprise risk management activities.
• Mergers, Acquisitions & Strategic Investments
  • Evaluate and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments aligned with growth objectives.
  • Lead financial due diligence, valuation, transaction structuring, and integration planning.
  • Ensure effective post-acquisition integration and realization of financial and operational synergies.
• Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global finance and accounting organization.
  • Embed finance business partners within operational functions to strengthen decision-making.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial discipline.
  • Ensure succession planning and ongoing talent development within the finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (required).
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional credential (preferred).
• Minimum 15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior executive roles.
• Significant experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a multinational organization.
• Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and capital-intensive operations.
• Experience working with owners, family shareholders, or private-equity sponsors strongly preferred.
• Strong operational and commercial acumen with a hands-on leadership approach.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing economics and global supply-chain finance.
• Proven ability to lead complex organizations across regions, cultures, and facilities.
• Pragmatic, results-oriented, and effective at translating strategy into execution.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.
• Clear, confident, and persuasive communicator with executives, shareholders, and operational leaders.
• Significant travel required, including international flights up to 15 hours; approximately 9+ trips per year.

Skills

• Performance Driven
• Communication
• Customer Centric
• Passion/Values
• Innovation
• Safety/Sustainability
• Collaboration
• Leadership

Physical Demands

• Continuous sitting at desk
• Continuous computer work, keyboarding, computer mouse, and computer monitor
• Occasional standing and walking
• Rare climbing stairs, bending, and stooping
• Frequent international and domestic travel required
• Frequent travel by plane and car

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety shoes
• Safety glasses
• Cut-resistant gloves
• Hearing protection
• Other PPEs required by customers

Benefits

• Excellent total compensation package
• 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision
• Onsite medical clinic
• Generous 401K contributions
• Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being