Chief Financial Officer
ExlineChief Financial Office Job Summary: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the primary strategic financial business partner to the Chief Executive Officer and is a vital driver on the Executive Leadership Team. Moving beyond traditional backward-looking accounting, the CFO is an agile, forward-thinking leader who architects enterprise capital structure, strategic treasury management, corporate growth and M&A initiatives, modern IT/AI technology enablement, and strategic purchasing. The CFO bridges high-level corporate vision with ground-level operational value creation—partnering closely with operations and sales to maximize margins, optimize cash conversion cycles, deploy modern analytics, and foster an empowered, high-trust administrative bench. Supervisory Responsibility: Accounting Manager (direct oversight of accounting and finance staff; responsible for all general ledger operations, internal financial reporting, month-end close, tax compliance, audit coordination, and day-to-day internal controls) IT Manager (overseeing enterprise infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP systems, and AI-driven process automation) Purchasing Manager (strategic procurement, vendor terms, raw material sourcing, and inventory replenishment) Duties and Responsibilities: Strategic Financial Planning & Capital Architecture Partner with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to formulate, execute, and monitor long - range strategic plans, annual operating budgets, and capital deployment strategies that support dynamic corporate growth. Build dynamic, multi-year financial forecasts, scenario models, and cash flow projections to support operational capacity planning and enterprise investments. Establish investment hurdle rates, discounted cash flow (DCF) models, and underwriting frameworks to evaluate major capital expenditures, manufacturing equipment acquisitions, facility expansions, and new service lines. • Deliver executive-level financial intelligence, KPI scorecards, and strategic commentary to the CEO. Deliver executive-level financial intelligence, KPI scorecards, and strategic commentary to the CEO. Treasury, Cash Flow & Working Capital Optimization Direct enterprise treasury strategy, including aggressive cash conversion cycle management, liquidity planning, working capital optimization, and short-term investment policies. Manage and negotiate commercial banking agreements, revolving credit facilities, term debt, and financing arrangements; ensure strict compliance with debt covenants. Optimize enterprise billing, collections, and vendor payment schedules to maximize free cash flow velocity across all divisions. Corporate Development, M&A & Strategic Growth Partner with the CEO to identify, evaluate, and pursue strategic growth opportunities, including acquisitions, add-on buyouts, joint ventures, geographic expansion, and vertical integration initiatives. Lead end-to-end financial due diligence, valuation modeling, quality of earnings evaluation, transaction structuring, and financial covenant integration. Spearhead post-merger integration of acquired financial systems, accounting practices, banking arrangements, and operational reporting. Technology, AI & Advanced Business Analytics Direct enterprise Information Technology strategy through the IT Manager, ensuring robust network reliability, cybersecurity resilience, and disaster recovery. Drive modern technology adoption, evaluating and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, machine learning applications, and workflow automation into financial analysis, administrative workflows, and operational reporting. Champion the continuous enhancement of the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, maximizing data integrity, automating interdepartmental handoffs, and deploying real-time business intelligence dashboards. Operational Partnership, Job Costing & Commercial Analytics Act as an embedded strategic consultant to plant operations, field services, and sales leadershi…