The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s financial and operational strategy. This role focuses on financial discipline, liquidity, capital stewardship, and long-term financial resilience. The CFO serves as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing data-driven insights to support enterprise strategy, growth decisions, and disciplined execution.
Essential Functions
Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth, margin, and capital objectives.
Lead long-range planning, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and enterprise risk management.
Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.
Provide timely, actionable financial reporting and profitability analysis to leadership and stakeholders.
Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, along with strong internal controls and compliance.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
Drive improvements in ERP systems, reporting tools, and data analytics capabilities.
Oversee cost accounting, variance analysis, and operational finance initiatives to improve efficiency and margins.
Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize costs, procurement, and capital investments.
Support capital planning, M&A due diligence, and board-level financial presentations.
Directly supervise the finance and accounting team.
Competencies
Strong financial management and technical expertise.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High ethical conduct and time management.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.
Ability to interpret mathematical and statistical data for business decisions.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including manufacturing or capital-intensive operations.
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Req #26-00333
Numbers & Facts
Location
Lexington, KY
Salary
$160,000–$200,000 Per Year
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Banking Servicesunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Business Administrationunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Accountingunmatched
Cost Controlunmatched
Data Analysisunmatched
Database Report Toolsunmatched
Due Diligenceunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Managementunmatched
Financial Modelingunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Planningunmatched
Financial Reportingunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Financial Strategyunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Head of Financeunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Investment Capitalunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Liquidityunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Operational Auditunmatched
Operational Strategyunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
Purchasing/Procurementunmatched
Risk Managementunmatched
Statisticsunmatched
Stewardshipunmatched
Supply Chain Operationsunmatched
Supply Chain Optimizationunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Variance Analysisunmatched
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