Chief Financial Officer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will play a pivotal role in preparing the company for a sale, M&As, and/or IPOs. This position requires a leader adept in strategic sagacity, financial fortitude, and stakeholder management to amplify company valuation.
The new CFO will be a strategic thought partner to the CEO, and serve as a key member of the executive leadership team supporting the development and continuation of strategies that drive financial results that create enterprise value. The CFO will be expected to be a transformative and engaged leader providing leadership and judgment in identifying, evaluating, and supporting value-creation initiatives. This person must personally earn the trust and respect of the company’s workforce and become integrated in the operations whilst also serving as a member of the Company’s Operating Committee. This person must have a strong international manufacturing background, have experience working for a PE-backed value creation environment, and be able to demonstrate driving financial success and operational efficiencies.
As the CFO of a successful manufacturing business in the Nashville area you will:Meticulously optimize financial reporting systemsCollaborate with private equity sponsors for exit strategy development and engage effectively with potential buyers or investorsRegularly update the Value Creation Plan and lead the finance team through heightened due diligence Strengthen the Company’s FP&A function to elevate the commercial and operational valueOversee all treasury operations, incl. cash management, borrowings, risk management, and bank relations.Manage an efficient financial structure that allows for best-in-class reporting, business intelligence, data analysis, accounting systems, process, and control systems commensurate with being a PE-backed business.Direct responsibility for accounting, treasury, audit, forecasting, strategic planning, legal, M&Aand institutional financing. Additional responsibility:Lead the IT organization, developing and overseeing the execution of the Company’s IT strategy. (SAP)With the company’s debt being publicly traded, this person will lead the strategy for effectively managing cash and keeping the business well-capitalized.
The ideal candidate will possess:Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar field MBA preferredCPA license Big 4 Audit/ Transaction Advisory services experience8+ years of experience as a Chief Financial Officer, or executive level role with oversight on Finance, specifically within international manufacturing Background working for Private Equity backed companies Deep experience in exit planning execution A proven track record of influencing outcomes positivelyStrong strategic financial leadershipAbility to adapt to changes swiftly, and maintain resilience under the pressures of the exit landscapePrepare and maintain regular financial reports,and oversee the preparation of financial statements and all month/year-end closing activities, including external audits.Ensure the timely closing of monthly financials.
Reach out to Andrew@thehiringadvisors.com to learn more about this exciting CFO opportunity.
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