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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chippewa Falls , United States
full-time

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Lead the financial strategy while enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring the finance team in a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing company.

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

Location: Chippewa Falls, WI (On-site only) NO RELOCATION PROVIDED

Compensation: Up to $250,000 base + full benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent W-2

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card required

About the Company

This opportunity is with a highly stable, locally owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. The organization is known for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a family-oriented culture, reflected in an average employee tenure of 7+ years. With strong growth and long-term security, this role offers meaningful executive impact within a multi-entity structure.

The Role

The CFO will serve as a key executive leader, reporting directly to the President and Board of Directors, and will own the financial strategy for the parent company and its subsidiaries. This role blends hands-on operational finance leadership with strategic planning, capital allocation, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise the President and Board on financial performance, strategy, capital investments, and major initiatives
  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
  • Ensure accurate, timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and oversee all audits and regulatory compliance
  • Oversee enterprise risk management, insurance programs, and commodities hedging activities
  • Direct all core financial operations (A/R, A/P, payroll, cash flow, fixed assets)
  • Lead and execute a major ERP system transition/implementation
  • Develop and mentor the accounting and finance team while maintaining strong relationships with banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required)
  • CPA or CMA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
  • 10+ years of finance/accounting experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership
  • Manufacturing, agricultural, or commodities industry experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated experience with risk management and hedging
  • Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
  • ERP system implementation or system migration experience highly desirable
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
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We are a technical recruiting boutique firm, with roots in software and technology development, and experience as hiring managers, for startups and mid-sized companies, across a variety of industries.

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