Chief Financial Officer – Manufacturing Focus

A La C.A.R.T.E. CFO Advisory Solutions

. Own the end-to-end client relationship and provide strategic guidance in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, M&A, and capital investment decisions .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $175,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and strategic accounting within manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on cost accounting, inventory management, and client relationship management. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor professionals, and deliver strategic financial insights to drive operational efficiency and growth.

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Financial PlanningManufacturing Cost AccountingERP/MRP SystemsLeadership in FinanceGAAP Compliance

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingVariance AnalysisInventory ValuationFinancial ForecastingCapital StrategyM&A AdvisoryRisk ManagementKPI DevelopmentPricing ModelsOperational Efficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringTrust BuildingIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsMRP SystemsFinancial Reporting ToolsDashboard SoftwareAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingFinancial AdvisoryCFO ServicesCapital InvestmentClient Relationship Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end client relationship and provide strategic guidance in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, M&A, and capital investment decisions
Build and maintain cost accounting structures, including standard, job, or process costing; bills of material; labor and overhead absorption; and variance analysis
Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, including physical counts, costing methods, and obsolescence reserves
Drive improvements in inventory turns and accuracy
Translate plant data such as capacity utilization, throughput, scrap, yield, and cost per unit into financial decisions and KPI dashboards
Lead capital expenditure and equipment ROI analysis, make-vs-buy decisions, and working capital strategy
Manage lender relationships, borrowing base reporting, and covenant compliance
Build pricing and quoting models accounting for raw material and commodity costs, tariffs, supplier terms, and demand shifts
Improve clients' use of ERP/MRP systems so costing, inventory, and production data flow accurately into financial reporting
Lead structured client QBRs and deliver outstanding client satisfaction
Proactively manage client scope and margin and contribute to firm growth through proposals and prospect conversations
Lead, mentor, and develop client teams, sharing manufacturing expertise with Controllers and accountants
Serve as a trusted strategic partner and extension of manufacturing and production-based clients' teams
Present financial information credibly to plant managers, operations, purchasing, sales leaders, C-suite stakeholders, boards, lenders, and executives
Identify financial and operational risks and provide creative, strategic solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in financial advisory, strategic accounting, or CFO services, including 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role within a manufacturing or production-based company
Hands-on expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, including implementing and maintaining various costing methods, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and product/customer profitability
Experience working within manufacturing ERP/MRP systems and partnering with operations leaders on capacity, pricing, and capital equipment decisions
Proven leadership in guiding mid-market businesses through financial planning, capital strategy, lender relationships, and operational efficiency
Strong background in accounting principles, GAAP (including inventory accounting), and forecasting tools
Demonstrated ability to serve as a trusted advisor in complex business scenarios including M&A, restructuring, and risk mitigation
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to simplify the complex and build trust with executives, operators, and team members alike
An uncompromising sense of integrity and ethics, and a passion for mentoring others and fostering a strong, value-aligned culture
Must successfully complete the mandatory live accounting test via Teams Screen Share
Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US
Satisfactory background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

"Work Wherever" philosophy - independence, freedom and flexibility by working from your home office!!
Full benefits including health, dental, vision, accident, and pet insurance
Flexible vacation and a company close at the end of the year!
401k plan with company match
No busy season!!
Fun, friendly, and collaborative culture that thrives on individual and team accountability
W2, full-time, 40-hour/week employment
Long-term employment focus
Two short assessments included in the recruiting process
Live accounting test via Teams Screen Share; passing is mandatory