Chief Financial Officer (PE Backed Manufacturing)

Location: Rochester, Minnesota or another company site

Salary: $225,000–$275,000 + performance-based bonus + equity + benefits

Full-time role with up to 25% travel (particularly during onboarding). Relocation assistance is available.

About the role

Our client, a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business with multi-site operations and $150M+ in revenue, is looking for a hands-on CFO who is energized by growth and comfortable rolling up their sleeves to improve the business and drive performance—someone ready to lead the finance function and help shape the company's next chapter.

This is a great opportunity for a CFO who thrives in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment and wants to play an active role in building lasting equity value. You'll serve as a key strategic partner to ownership and operations leadership, with direct influence over profitability, cash flow performance, and the overall growth trajectory. If you're ambitious and looking to make an impact, this role offers the visibility and autonomy to match your drive. You'll work alongside a high-performing team in a culture where your leadership is genuinely valued and you’re trusted to drive real results.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of finance, including reporting, FP&A, and KPI management
• Partner with ownership and executive leadership to drive strategic growth, profitability, and overall business performance
• Drive operational and financial improvements across multi-site manufacturing operations
• Provide strategic guidance on growth, profitability, capital allocation, and operational initiatives
• Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization initiatives
• Manage banking, lender, and external financial relationships, ensuring compliance and timely, accurate reporting
• Partner cross-functionally to improve pricing strategy, margins, cost structure, and operational efficiency
• Oversee manufacturing finance functions, including cost accounting, inventory control, and capital expenditures
• Support acquisitions, integration activities, capital investments, and strategic growth initiatives as needed
• Build and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team

Requirements

• Prior CFO experience at a PE-backed manufacturing company required
• Proven track record of driving growth, profitability, and value creation required
• Strong ERP systems experience required
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance required