Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Position Overview

Global manufacturing organization with operations throughout North America, is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to lead the company's accounting, treasury, tax, governance, and financial compliance functions.

This executive will provide strategic financial leadership while ensuring the organization's financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective cash management. Working closely with executive leadership and international business partners, the CFO will support business growth through sound financial stewardship, strong governance, and operational discipline.

This position collaborates extensively with the organization's finance and operational leadership teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Direct all corporate accounting activities, including general ledger management, monthly and annual financial close, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate financial reporting standards.
• Enhance accounting policies, financial processes, and ERP controls to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and consolidation activities across multiple legal entities.

Governance, Risk & Audit

• Lead the organization's internal control environment and financial governance processes.
• Coordinate internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare executive-level financial reports and support board or audit committee presentations as needed.

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversee federal, state, local, and international tax compliance activities.
• Partner with external advisors on tax planning, audits, and regulatory matters.
• Support transfer pricing initiatives and cross-border tax compliance for multinational operations.

Treasury & Cash Management

• Direct treasury operations, including banking relationships, liquidity planning, cash forecasting, and working capital management.
• Manage debt facilities, foreign exchange exposure, insurance programs, and corporate financial risk.
• Maintain financial authorization controls and oversee company-wide expense management and corporate purchasing card governance.

Corporate Governance

• Ensure compliance for multiple legal entities, including statutory filings, board documentation, and corporate records.
• Support acquisitions, restructurings, and other strategic corporate transactions when required.

Executive Leadership

• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Legal, and Finance leadership to support organizational objectives.
• Lead and develop teams responsible for accounting, treasury, tax, and financial compliance.
• Participate in global finance initiatives and enterprise-wide improvement projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA designation preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• CFO or Director-level experience in manufacturing organizations with revenues in excess of $250 million
• Experience leading finance functions across multiple locations or legal entities.
• Strong background in financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing accounting, treasury, tax, audit, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting international manufacturing operations, including cross-border financial activities.
• Knowledge of Mexican manufacturing operations (IMMEX), transfer pricing, and related regulatory requirements is highly desirable.
• Experience working within automotive or other complex multinational manufacturing organizations is preferred.

Desired Skills

• Strategic business partner with exceptional analytical and financial leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to establish strong internal controls and financial governance.
• Experience with SAP or comparable enterprise ERP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across business functions and international teams.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25%).