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    Executive

    Chief Financial Officer

    New York, NY Full-time $250K – $325K + equity
    About the role
    • We are partnering with a high-growth, private-equity-backed manufacturer (~$400M revenue
    • 4 plants across the U.S.) to recruit a Chief Financial Officer who will serve as the strategic financial partner to the CEO and Board
    • This is a hands-on, build-and-scale role for a CFO who thrives in operationally complex, growth-focused environments
    What you'll own
    • Lead all finance functions: FP&A, accounting, treasury, tax, internal audit, and investor reporting.
    • Partner with the CEO and Board on long-range strategy, capital allocation, and value-creation planning.
    • Drive M&A strategy end-to-end: target identification, diligence, deal modeling, negotiation, and post-close integration.
    • Own monthly close, KPI reporting, and Board materials; raise the bar on data quality and forecasting accuracy.
    • Build and develop a high-performing finance team; coach finance business partners embedded in operations.
    • Lead lender, auditor, and investor relationships; manage debt covenants and capital structure decisions.
    • Implement scalable systems (ERP, BI, consolidations) to support continued growth and a future liquidity event.
    First 12 months — what success looks like
    • 13-week cash flow and rolling 18-month forecast operating with executive trust.
    • Plant-level P&Ls and unit economics visible monthly to operations leaders.
    • At least one bolt-on acquisition modeled, executed, or substantially advanced.
    • Clean year-end audit with no material findings; covenant compliance maintained.
    What we offer
    • Direct line to the CEO and Board, with meaningful equity in a value-creation story.
    • Full relocation support; hybrid schedule available out of the New York office.
    • Comprehensive benefits, executive long-term incentive plan, and performance bonus.
    Requirements
    Must-have
    • 15+ years of progressive finance leadership, including 5+ as CFO, VP Finance, or divisional CFO.
    • Proven experience in manufacturing, industrial, or other asset-intensive businesses.
    • Track record of leading or supporting M&A transactions from sourcing through integration.
    • Experience operating in a private-equity-backed or sponsor-owned environment.
    • Bachelor's in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA strongly preferred. MBA a plus.
    Nice-to-have
    • Multi-site / multi-entity consolidations experience.
    • ERP implementation or upgrade experience (NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
    • Prior exit experience (sale, recap, or IPO).
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