Chief Financial Officer

About the role

The CFO oversees the organization's financial strategy, operations, and long-term planning to ensure financial health and profitability. This role is crucial for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, and supporting growth objectives. Must have manufacturing experience - preferably food & beverage or consumer products with multi-entity being strongly preferred. Must have Private Equity-backed company experience.

Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NY (Hybrid - 3-4 days on-site)

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial goals, budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports in compliance with regulations.
• Support ongoing projects including system implementations and process improvements.
• Manage financial risks, oversee cost controls, and optimize operational efficiency.
• Handle funding, debt management, and relationships with financial institutions.
• Direct and mentor finance teams, ensuring strong financial controls.
• Provide financial insights for strategic decisions like mergers and acquisitions.
• Develop strategies to safeguard assets and financial stability.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred; CPA or CFA certifications advantageous.
• 15+ years in finance, with 5+ years in senior executive leadership roles; experience in manufacturing or FMCG preferred.
• Expertise in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and strategic investments.
• Experience working with private equity owned companies
• Proven ability to manage and mentor teams.
• Experience with financial management software and ERP systems.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and data-driven decision-making.

Pay

Salary: $200,000 - $225,000 + bonus + equity