Chief Financial Officer

Company Profile

Edge Plastics Inc. is a premier injection molding manufacturer based in Mansfield, Ohio. The company produces high-quality household and industrial storage containers for major retailers across the United States and Canada. Driven by continuous growth, Edge Plastics regularly reinvests in state-of-the-art, high-efficiency machinery and automated equipment. As the company expands its product lines and captures greater market share, it remains dedicated to fostering a performance-based culture passionate about driving success for both employees and customers.

Job Summary: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) directs all financial operations, leads the accounting department, and ensures long-term fiscal stability. This executive role oversees reporting, audits, and tax compliance while driving profitability through strategic capital allocation and retail margin analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Planning: Partner with the owner to design and execute long-term financial plans that ensure corporate growth and fiscal stability.
• Profitability & Pricing Analysis: Evaluate gross margins by SKU and major retail accounts to shape commercial and pricing strategies.
• Capital Allocation & ROI: Assess CapEx ROI for new high-efficiency presses and automation to optimize Return on Assets (ROA).
• Cash & Working Capital Management: Manage operating cash flow and the cash conversion cycle to maintain strong liquidity.
• Reporting, Compliance & Advisory: Oversee timely monthly financial statements, audits, and tax filings while advising leadership on data-driven business decisions.
• Team Leadership & Close Management: Direct, mentor, and align the accounting team with corporate objectives, ensuring an efficient and timely month-end close.
• Precision Cost Accounting: Maintain and update the plant’s manufacturing cost models, directly managing resin costing (cost per pound and variances), press capacity costing (rates for 250-ton through 1,500-ton presses), and operational allocations (cycle times, labor, and overhead).
• Inventory & Plant Controls: Oversee inventory accuracy, monitor scrap rates, audit freight costs, and measure overall inventory turns.
• Operations Partnership: Collaborate with plant operations to monitor bottom-line production floor KPIs, including OEE, machine utilization, and on-time delivery.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Expertise in corporate finance, financial planning, forecasting, budget development, and profitability management.
• Executive Leadership: Strong supervisory skills with a proven ability to mentor, motivate, delegate, and inspire high-performance.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving: Advanced data-driven decision-making, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Process & Quality Improvement: A continuous-improvement mindset focused on optimizing workflows and operational quality.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly skilled in modern ERP, database, and advanced manufacturing accounting systems.
• Communication & Collaboration: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across all corporate levels.
• Professional Integrity: Strong time management skills coupled with uncompromised honesty and ethical standards.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration required. MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
• Eight to ten years of progressive financial management experience including time in a senior leadership role.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments with exceptional GAAP and technical financial reporting skills.
• Advanced skills in manufacturing ERP/accounting software, Microsoft Excel and standard office applications.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to routinely move around the facility, including accessing various corporate departments, the manufacturing plant floor and off-site warehouses.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to report to the brick-and-mortar office daily.
• Must be able to offer flexibility in schedule to support business need.

Edge Plastics provides a competitive compensation package including:

• Starting annual salary $130,000-$145,000 (based on experience and education)
• Performance Management Bonus Incentive-based on company and individual performance-maximum potential up to 30% annual salary.
• Exceptional Medical, Dental and Vision benefits.
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits also available: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick time