Interim Chief Financial Officer

Interim Chief Financial Officer Overview

• The Interim Chief Financial Officer will lead financial strategies and operational improvements for the client during a transitional period.
• Collaborate directly with the CEO and executive team to enhance financial reporting and controls.
• Support the implementation and adoption of NetSuite ERP system to streamline processes.
• Engage with plant operations to drive profitability, costing, and margin improvements.
• Prepare the organization for a potential sale process within the next 18-24 months.
• Ensure regular travel to manufacturing facilities for operational oversight and improvement initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen operating KPIs and management reporting frameworks.
• Provide leadership to accounting and finance teams across multiple sites.

Interim Chief Financial Officer Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead financial planning, reporting, and control processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Improve plant financial reporting and visibility for operational decision-making.
• Drive profitability, costing, and margin improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites.
• Strengthen financial controls and forecasting to support business stability.
• Partner closely with plant and executive leadership to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead NetSuite implementation and ensure effective adoption across departments.
• Support transaction readiness and preparation for a future sale process.
• Provide guidance in turnaround situations and business transformation initiatives.

Interim Chief Financial Officer Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) or equivalent degree required.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in manufacturing finance leadership roles.
• CPA certification is mandatory for this position.
• Proven expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial controls.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP system and multi-site manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong exposure to plant operations and operational improvement initiatives.
• Ability to lead accounting and finance teams effectively in a hybrid work environment.
• Experience in business transformation and turnaround situations is highly desirable.