Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Manufacturing

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Manufacturing

A hands-on financial leader with deep experience in manufacturing and cost accounting.

Lead all financial strategy, systems, and post-merger integration to support aggressive growth through acquisitions.

Immediate need as the company transitions to institutional-grade operations.

Dawsonville, GA

To build the scalable financial infrastructure required to support rapid expansion to $100M+.

On-site, founder-influenced, and backed by experienced private equity investors.

~$250,000 base + 20% bonus (~$300,000 total compensation)

A PE-backed, $30M revenue manufacturing company is seeking a CFO to lead financial strategy, cost visibility, systems implementation, and M&A integration. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in high-growth, operationally complex environments.

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance reporting aligned with PE value creation goals.
• Build and refine job costing, cost accounting, and margin analysis capabilities.
• Oversee integration of financial systems and processes across acquisitions.
• Transition ERP systems from QuickBooks to NetSuite and optimize payroll tools.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, budgeting, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Recruit, develop, and scale the finance team from a lean base to a robust department.

• 15+ years of finance experience, with a background in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Strong job costing, cost accounting, and ERP implementation expertise (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience working with or within PE-backed companies and leading post-merger integrations.
• CPA preferred; Bachelor’s degree required, MBA a plus.
• Leadership style that blends strategy with execution and thrives in fast-paced environments.