CFO

Nelson Miller Group • City of Industry, CA

2d • $240,000 - $270,000

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a key strategic partner to the CEO, Board of Directors, and private equity stakeholders, responsible for leading all aspects of the company’s financial strategy and performance. This executive will play a central role in shaping Nelson Miller Group’s next phase of growth, driving both operational and strategic initiatives to enhance profitability and enterprise value. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience within private equity–backed manufacturing or industrial businesses , combining financial acumen with hands-on operational insight. This leader will provide disciplined financial management, strong investor relations, and forward-looking strategic direction to support sustainable growth and transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
• 10–15+ years of senior finance leadership experience , including CFO or divisional CFO roles within private equity–backed and/or global manufacturing organizations , with $200m to $500m financial management, with multiple systems, and processes.
• Proven record of success in financial leadership during periods of growth, transformation, or ownership transition.
• Demonstrated experience in M&A execution, integration, and performance improvement.
• Deep knowledge of financial modeling, performance metrics, and capital markets.
• Track record of building strong relationships with private equity investors, lenders, and boards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Willingness to travel to NMG facilities as needed.
• This position requires candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident Alien, or Protected Individual per 8 U.S.C. §1324b(a)(3) due to ITAR and/or CUI compliance.
• Candidates being considered for hire must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business judgment.
• Hands-on leader with an operational mindset and high attention to detail.
• Collaborative, transparent, and credible executive presence.
• Driven by performance, results, and long-term enterprise value creation.
• Creative, curious mindset to problems.
• Extensive experience in combining small to mid-market organizations into one system, and developing proper KPIs to drive EBITDA growth.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and Board to define and execute financial and business strategies that drive long-term growth and shareholder value.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes across the enterprise.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights and recommendations to guide executive decision-making.
• Support strategic initiatives including new market entry, operational improvements, and capital investment decisions.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the private equity sponsor and financial institutions, fostering transparency and trust.
• Manage capital structure, debt facilities, and liquidity to ensure financial flexibility and growth capacity.
• Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and integration activities for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions.
• Oversee all accounting, audit, treasury, and compliance functions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Deliver timely and insightful financial reports for management, investors, and the Board of Directors.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management frameworks across all business units.
• Develop, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering accountability and excellence.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and commercial leadership to align financial performance with business execution.
• Implement systems and processes that enhance visibility, efficiency, and decision-making across the organization.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage; company-paid basic life/AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance; voluntary supplemental insurances, flexible spending accounts and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Sick Leave, Vacation Time, and company-paid Holidays are also provided as paid time off.
• Nelson Miller Group also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan option with a safe harbor non-elective company contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees