Chief Financial Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong finance and accounting background with proven success in managing all functions of a finance organization.
• Deep and extensive knowledge of finance and accounting for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service and Aftermarket.
• Experience in both large and small organizations.
• Substantial experience as the finance leader during a major restructuring / turnaround.
• Thorough understanding of FAR and other government laws and regulations.
• Experience with a variety of contract types and customers in government contracting.
• Experience managing multi-site accounting across facilities both in the US and in Mexico.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented.
• Able to develop and nurture effective relationships at all levels of the organizations.
• Capable of establishing a trusting relationship with the private equity investor.
• Flexible, nimble and adaptive.
• Works well under pressure, tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Leads by example.
• Exceptional ability to identify, recruit, motivate, coach and develop his/ her team.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills both oral and written; a boardroom presence and ability to communicate effectively with external constituents.
• Unquestionable business ethics, personal integrity and moral stance.
• High energy with a “fire in the belly” and a passion for the product; desire and ability to ignite and rally the troops.
• Must have executive presence and be able to convey confidence when delivering information about the company’s financials.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Current CPA license in good standing required.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible Finance and Accounting experience.
• Prior experience as a standalone CFO or senior divisional CFO with full responsibility for accounting, reporting, cash, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Significant manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another complex industrial business.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, inventory, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with government-contract accounting and working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading a Finance transformation, including dashboards, ERP utilization, reporting automation, and process improvement.
• Experience managing lender relationships, cash forecasting, covenant reporting, and liquidity.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Mesa, Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• Industry background in Manufacturing (Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, Automotive or similar industries).
• Experience in a privately held or private-equity-backed company.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting DCAA or DCMA audits.
• Experience supporting a restructuring, turnaround, or significant organizational transformation.
• Experience supporting an acquisition, divestiture, recapitalization, refinancing, or other strategic transaction.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage all functions of a finance organization.
• Lead the company's plans for growth.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Appraising performance.
• Rewarding and disciplining employees.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Manage lender relationships, cash forecasting, covenant reporting, and liquidity.
• Lead a Finance transformation, including dashboards, ERP utilization, reporting automation, and process improvement.
• Support DCAA or DCMA audits.
• Support a restructuring, turnaround, or significant organizational transformation.
• Support an acquisition, divestiture, recapitalization, refinancing, or other strategic transaction.