Chief Financial Officer

Edge Plastics • Mansfield, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Expertise in corporate finance, financial planning, forecasting, budget development, and profitability management.
• Strong supervisory skills with a proven ability to mentor, motivate, delegate, and inspire high-performance.
• Advanced data-driven decision-making, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• A continuous-improvement mindset focused on optimizing workflows and operational quality.
• Highly skilled in modern ERP, database, and advanced manufacturing accounting systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills across all corporate levels.
• Strong time management skills coupled with uncompromised honesty and ethical standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the owner to design and execute long-term financial plans that ensure corporate growth and fiscal stability.
• Evaluate gross margins by SKU and major retail accounts to shape commercial and pricing strategies.
• Assess CapEx ROI for new high-efficiency presses and automation to optimize Return on Assets (ROA).
• Manage operating cash flow and the cash conversion cycle to maintain strong liquidity.
• Oversee timely monthly financial statements, audits, and tax filings while advising leadership on data-driven business decisions.
• Direct, mentor, and align the accounting team with corporate objectives, ensuring an efficient and timely month-end close.
• 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).
• Oversee inventory accuracy, monitor scrap rates, audit freight costs, and measure overall inventory turns.
• Collaborate with plant operations to monitor bottom-line production floor KPIs, including OEE, machine utilization, and on-time delivery.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive