Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance

• 10+ years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in a high-level leadership position within the manufacturing sector is required
• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and candidates with a CPA or CMA designation are strongly preferred to drive our long-term fiscal success
• Pay is up to $250,000 for this executive leadership position
• Must be a United States citizen or Green Card holder
• Full-time, permanent W-2 employee
• No remote, this is on-site
• Full benefits
• The company location is in the Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin area

This full-time, permanent Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance career opportunity is with a highly stable, locally-owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. This organization is defined by continuous improvement, high production efficiency, and a family-focused culture with an average employee tenure of 7 years, due to exceptional security and growth. You will be a vital executive leader, reporting to the President and Board of Directors, steering the financial strategy for the parent company and its multiple subsidiaries.

The duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Advise the President and Board on financial performance, leading the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and providing financial data for capital investments and strategic projects
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements, overseeing all financial audits, and coordinating regulatory compliance (local, state, and federal)
• Oversee the comprehensive risk management program, manage insurance renewals, and monitor/record commodities hedging activities, providing related reports
• Administer all day-to-day financial operations (A/R, A/P, payroll, cash flow, fixed assets) and lead the organization's major ERP system transition/implementation
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, facilitating talent development, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners (banks, auditors) and internal corporate Members

The background of the successful candidate must include the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required; MBA or CPA/CMA is strongly preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a leadership/supervisory role
• Experience in the agricultural, manufacturing, or commodities industry (including risk management and hedging) is highly desirable
• Proven leadership experience with exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in ERP system implementation/integration (moving systems) is highly desirable
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)
• Must be able to work under pressure during busy periods
• No remote, this is on-site