CFO
IDj-34552
Job TypeDirect Hire
We have partnered with a well‑established, privately held manufacturing company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area in the confidential search for a Chief Financial Officer to lead the full accounting and finance function and partner closely with executive leadership. This is a high‑impact role for a hands‑on accounting and finance leader who brings deep manufacturing expertise and enjoys blending operational finance, FP&A, and strategic decision support in a growing, financially strong organization.
The CFO will have full ownership of accounting and finance, including FP&A, cost accounting, inventory, treasury, tax oversight, and systems. This individual will play a critical role in improving the reporting, strengthening forecasting, analytics, and financial discipline while supporting continued growth and operational scalability. The company offers stability, strong financial performance, and a culture with excellent employee tenure. This is an opportunity to elevate the accounting and finance function, bring best practices, and serve as a trusted business partner to the leadership team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the entire accounting and finance organization, including AP, AR, collections, cost accounting, and financial reporting
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A, with a strong weekly and monthly cadence tied to operational performance
- Oversee standard costing, inventory accounting, COGS, labor, and variance analysis in a manufacturing environment
- Provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions, margin improvement, and cost optimization
- Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and insurance programs
- Oversee tax compliance and partner with external CPA firms; contribute to tax planning and strategy initiatives
- Lead finance involvement in multi‑state sales and use tax compliance and audit support
- Drive process improvement, system optimization, and scalable policies and procedures
- Partner cross‑functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to support growth initiatives
Ideal Background
- Manufacturing industry experience is required
- Strong expertise in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational finance
- Comfort partnering with banks and external advisors
- Experience with multi‑state sales tax exposure strongly preferred
- ERP and systems‑savvy; experience with system upgrades or implementations a plus
- CPA a plus
Why This Role
- Financially strong, stable manufacturing business
- True leadership role with visibility and influence
- Opportunity to modernize and elevate the finance function
- Long‑term growth runway and strong company culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits