Chief Financial Officer

About the role

Milwaukee Electronics is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. This full-time, onsite role may be based out of either our Canby, OR facility or our Milwaukee, WI facility. The CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, President, executive team, and board of directors, providing insights on growth, profitability, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO, President, executive team, and board of directors, providing insights on growth, profitability, and sustainability.
• Develop and execute financial strategies that support long-term business objectives.
• Provide recommendations on operational efficiency, capital allocation, and expansion opportunities.
• Maintain a strong relationship with financing partners.
• Oversee domestic and international financial operations, including accounting, reporting, tax, and treasury functions.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of financial reporting under U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements in Mexico, India, Singapore, and other jurisdictions.
• Lead preparation and presentation of financial results, KPIs, and dashboards for executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Work with the outside CPAs for successful financial audit and tax reporting.
• Partner with manufacturing leaders to monitor operational performance and key cost drivers.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve profitability across global operations.
• Lead the relationships with the benefit providers, 401k, self-insured health and dental, disability and life.
• Maintain a competitive benefit package that is cost effective.
• Manage global tax strategy, including transfer pricing, cross-border compliance, and coordination with external auditors and advisors.
• Drive consistency in financial practices, systems, and reporting across all locations while respecting local requirements.
• Collaborate effectively across diverse geographies, time zones, and cultures to ensure alignment and accountability.
• Bridge finance with operations, including: Operations & Manufacturing, Engineering & Product Development, Commercial Functions, Corporate Services, and Executive Leadership & Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA with 5+ years of professional experience required.
• MBA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including 5+ years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven expertise in manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, margin analysis, and operations support.
• Demonstrated success in contract negotiation, risk management, and global financial operations, including multi-site, international entities.
• Experience in mid-sized companies ($100M–$250M revenue) and familiarity with scaling finance across multi-site global operations preferred.
• Strong executive communication skills with the ability to influence across functions, geographies, and cultures.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented leader with a strategic mindset, adaptability, and integrity in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic, financial, and analytical thinker with proven ability to align financial strategy to business goals.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, cost structures, and operational performance drivers.
• Strong business acumen with demonstrated negotiation and partnership skills.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical practices.
• Collaborative leadership style with a focus on developing people and building high-performing teams.
• Advanced data analysis skills and systems expertise, including ERP and CRM platforms, business intelligence tools, and Excel, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.