Chief Financial Officer

Omni Aerospace Inc•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The CFO is a hands-on financial leader responsible for managing the company’s day-to-day financial operations while driving strategic growth as the business scales from $35-100M in annual revenue with 100+ employees. The CFO also provides direct oversight of HR and IT, ensuring efficient operations, strong internal processes, and scalable systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA/MBA a plus)
7–15 years of experience, with at least some in a small or mid-sized business
Strong hands-on experience in accounting and financial management
Experience overseeing HR and/or IT functions preferred
Hands-on problem solving and execution
Strong financial and operational acumen
Ability to simplify complex financial information
Leadership with a collaborative, “roll-up-your-sleeves” approach
Process improvement and systems thinking
Adaptability and resourcefulness

Responsibilities

Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Partner with the CEO/owner on business strategy and decision-making
Participate in the development of the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner.
Provide insight and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights
Assess, evaluate and report on financial performance regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
Oversee end-to-end M&A processes including financial analysis, valuation, and stakeholder coordination
Oversee daily accounting functions (AP/AR, payroll, general ledger)
Supervise the job costing function to ensure production costs and variances are recorded properly.
Analyze actual manufacturing costs and prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs for the purpose of determining the accuracy of the standard cost.
Prepare monthly financial statements and dashboards
Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with basic accounting standards
Actively manage cash flow, receivables, and payables
Monitor expenses and implement cost-control measures
Ensure sufficient liquidity for operations and growth
Maintain internal controls and manage financial risks
Oversee tax filings, insurance, and regulatory requirements
Work directly with external accountants/auditors as needed
Oversee HR operations including hiring, onboarding, and payroll
Oversee All Company Training activities
Manage benefits, compensation, and employee policies
Support employee relations and compliance with labor laws
Help build a positive, productive company culture
Manage key business systems (accounting, payroll, CRM, etc.)
Oversee IT vendors and service providers
Ensure basic cybersecurity, backups, and system reliability
Recommend and implement technology improvements
Serve as a key operational leader across departments
Improve processes and drive efficiency throughout the business
Provide financial acumen training for leaders, managers, and supervisors to strengthen their business and financial decision-making capabilities.
Wear multiple hats and fill gaps where needed