Interim CFO

Title: Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – GovCon / Manufacturing
Location: Hybrid (Detroit preferred; DC candidates open with occasional travel)
Compensation: Market (target $125–150/hr)
Duration: 2–3 months 

Overview

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a private equity-backed organization seeking an experienced Interim CFO to support a portfolio company operating in the government contracting and manufacturing space. This role requires a hands-on leader who can stabilize operations, provide strategic oversight, and address immediate system and reporting challenges while supporting a multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on financial leadership and oversight of the existing accounting team
• Stabilize operations and improve team structure, delegation, and performance
• Ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting across entities
• Diagnose issues related to a recent Costpoint system conversion and implement a recovery plan
• Oversee financial operations in a multi-entity, acquisition-driven environment

Qualifications

• CFO-level experience with a strong operational, hands-on approach
• Background in government contracting (GovCon) and manufacturing environments
• Costpoint expertise required (including system optimization or conversions)
• Proven ability to lead and stabilize teams during periods of transition
• Experience working in private equity-backed or acquisition-driven environments preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly assess and remediate financial and system challenges

Additional Details

• Hybrid role with preference for Detroit-based candidates
• DC-area candidates considered if willing to travel initially
• Immediate need with a quick ramp-up expected