Chief Financial Officer - New York Mills, NY

MACNY•New York Mills, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fountainhead Group is seeking an experienced, strategic Chief Financial Officer to serve on its executive leadership team. This full-time, onsite role in New York Mills, New York, provides overall financial leadership to support the organization’s financial strength, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Remote and hybrid work are not available; relocation assistance may be available. The CFO oversees finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, compliance, and risk management. The role partners with executive leadership on profitable growth and strategic decision-making, evaluates capital investments and technology initiatives, and applies financial rigor to major business decisions. The position combines strategic planning with hands-on financial management in a manufacturing environment and includes leadership across multiple manufacturing sites. The CFO will develop and execute financial strategy; lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance analysis; oversee manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management; and manage accounting operations, reporting, compliance, controls, treasury, and external financial relationships. The role also leads and develops the Finance team and fosters collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence throughout the organization. The Fountainhead Group is a family-owned manufacturer of liquid sprayer products, operating four manufacturing and distribution centers in Central New York and Vandalia, Illinois. The company has more than 130 years of history and more than 350 local nonprofit partners through its philanthropy and volunteer programs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
At least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
Strong expertise in cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, inventory management, cash flow management, and manufacturing financial reporting.
Experience leading cross-functional teams.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience evaluating or utilizing ERP systems and AI-enabled technologies.
Strong business acumen and ability to influence strategic decisions.
Leadership experience developing high-performing teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA.
Epicor Kinetic experience.
Experience in privately held or family-owned manufacturing companies.
Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the organization’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and executive leadership team.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and long-range planning.
Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to ownership and executive leadership.
Lead adoption of AI and emerging technologies to improve business insights, workflow efficiency, and automation.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
Develop financial models and business analytics to support decision-making.
Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and cash flow.
Establish and monitor financial and operational performance metrics.
Direct cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, labor efficiency, overhead allocation, and product profitability.
Partner with Operations to identify cost savings, improve manufacturing efficiency, and optimize inventory investment.
Analyze production costs, margins, and operational performance across manufacturing locations.
Support pricing strategies through financial analysis and cost modeling.
Provide financial evaluations and ROI analyses for major technology investments, including ERP and AI initiatives.
Oversee accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, financial reporting, and month-end and year-end close.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, banking requirements, and internal controls.
Manage external audits, tax relationships, banking partnerships, insurance programs, and treasury functions.
Maintain effective financial controls and corporate governance practices.
Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team.
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Build strong organizational partnerships to support financial transparency and sound business decisions.