Chief Financial Officer

MRA Recruiting Services•Johnson Creek, WI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

Aztalan Bio is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the CEO's principal financial adviser and strategic business partner. The CFO will lead financial strategy, planning, and performance management while helping guide business decisions, improve profitability, and support the company's continued growth and transformation. This hands-on leadership role extends beyond traditional financial reporting: the CFO will work across the organization to evaluate investments, identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and translate financial and operational information into actionable business strategies. The CFO will also represent Aztalan Bio with industry associations, government officials, policymakers, and other stakeholders on matters affecting the company and the renewable fuels industry. Aztalan Bio, part of the ClonBio Group, is transforming a traditional ethanol facility into an advanced biorefinery. The position is full-time and on-site in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, with a Monday–Friday schedule and flexible start times. The role partners with a continuous, 24/7 operating facility and requires domestic and international travel. It reports to the CEO, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to ClonBio's Group Director of Finance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive finance or accounting experience.
At least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role.
Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling, capital investment analysis, cash flow, and profitability management.
Experience leading or overseeing an accounting or finance team.
Strong commercial judgment and communication skills.
Ability to turn complex financial information into clear business recommendations.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced financial qualification.
Manufacturing, agriculture, ethanol, biofuels, commodities, or other process-manufacturing experience.
Government affairs, public policy, industry association, or external stakeholder experience.

Responsibilities

Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and performance management.
Advise the CEO and leadership team on profitability, capital investments, business opportunities, risk, and strategic priorities.
Oversee the Controller and accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financial processes.
Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management, capital planning, and financial resource allocation.
Partner with operations, commercial, commodities, and engineering teams to improve margins, manage costs, and strengthen business performance.
Evaluate investments and strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and return-on-investment assessments.
Represent Aztalan Bio at industry events and engage with policymakers, elected officials, and industry associations, including the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA).
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments and advise leadership on potential business and financial impacts.
Maintain financial alignment with ClonBio's global finance leadership.