Chief Financial Officer (PE-Backed Manufacturing Exp Req)
Location: Rochester, Minnesota; Relocation assistance provided
Salary: $225,000 - $275,000 + Performance-Based Bonus + Equity + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Travel: Up to 25% (higher during the onboarding period)
Sponsorship is not available

Chief Financial Officer Description

Our client is looking for a high-impact, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function for a growing, PE-backed manufacturing business with multi-site operations and $150M+ in revenue. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on finance leader who is equally comfortable driving long-term growth initiatives and partnering closely with operations to improve day-to-day business performance.

The ideal candidate will bring prior CFO experience within a private equity-backed manufacturing environment, along with the urgency, drive, and leadership presence needed to help scale the business. This individual will serve as a key partner to ownership and operations leadership, driving profitability, operational efficiency, cash flow performance, and strategic execution across the organization. This is a phenomenal opportunity to make a measurable impact within a fast-paced, growth-oriented company where finance plays a critical role in shaping business strategy and operational success.

Chief Financial Officer 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

Chief Financial Officer Qualifications

• Prior CFO experience required
• Private equity-backed manufacturing experience required
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience required
• ERP systems experience required