CFO

The Charles River Group; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Charles River Group is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at their location in Town of Wausau, Wisconsin. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving the organization’s financial strategy.

A successful candidate will have over ten years of experience in finance management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. This role will require working onsite daily with some travel, making it vital to have a proactive and self-motivated approach.

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Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in finance management positions, especially internationally.
• 5+ years’ experience in executive leadership roles.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and mergers/acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• Manage cash flow, investments, insurance, and budgeting.
• Oversee daily accounting and ensure compliance.
• Drive financial strategy and manage North American Tax department.
• Monitor performance and prepare forecasts and earnings reports.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ethical standards

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Enterprise software

Job description

We are an independent high level professional placement and recruitment company.

Job Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a senior executive who manages and makes decisions on the financial operations of a well established international manufacturing company. This position will have an impact on the day-to-day and ongoing company operations, helping to analyze, strategize, and improve the company’s financial position. This seasoned strategist fully understands current accounting practices and trends and is comfortable in a leadership role that demands clear communication and presentation skills.

Position will be based onsite in Stevens Point, WI.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible, either directly or by managing staff, for all cash management, investments, insurance, budgeting, and financial reporting, helping to drive the company’s financial strategy and hiring needs.
• Coordinate the development of the annual operating, capital, and program budgets, and reporting against the same.
• Ensure cash flow is compatible with company operations, by overseeing the day-to‑day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal control activities of the organization.
• Responsible for inventory costing and analysis by product line to ensure accurate cost calculations and making strategic decisions to optimize company profitability.
• Continually drive functional transformation within the finance department and across the entire organization to align with overall business goals and structure.
• Lead the development and use of best‑practice policies, practices, and tools that ensure a well‑controlled yet flexible organization with strong fiscal management, project management, cross‑team communications and workflow.
• Responsible for management of the North American Tax department.
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing compliance, and taking action where appropriate.
• Research the value of revenue opportunities, stay current on economic trends, analyze internal operations, identify areas of cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Perform risk management through analysis of company liabilities and investments and evaluate and manage capital structure and fundraising initiatives.
• Monitor performance with tracking, establish corrective measures as needed, and prepare detailed reports, both current and forecasting for earnings calls, the management team, and the rest of the company.
• Produce company financial records and information to report to consolidation software.
• Manage finance and tax department personnel ensuring performance of daily responsibilities, setting clear expectations, and evaluating performance of direct reports.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability

• Leadership skills, with steadfast resolve and personal integrity.
• Skill and ability to maintain high ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Skill and ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Understanding of advanced accounting, regulatory issues, and tax planning.
• Advanced level skills using computer applications (Microsoft Suite, enterprise software).
• Ability to work onsite daily with occasional domestic and international travel requirements.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, or finance required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience Required:

• 10+ years’ experience in finance management positions (international experience)
• 5+ years’ experience in executive leadership positions.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and investor relations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.