CFO / SVP Finance — Hands-On Leader for Growth (Buffalo)

Aleron; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

The CFO / SVP of Finance at TalentRise will lead the finance and accounting function for a well-established, family-owned manufacturer in the Buffalo, NY region, reporting to ownership and the executive team. This role is hands-on, requiring a practical leader who can strengthen reporting, processes and controls as the business grows.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, close processes, internal controls, ERP improvements, working capital management, and collaboration with operations, sales

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years leading a finance function.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience; privately held or family-owned is preferred.
• Strong command of GAAP, cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, treasury, tax and audit.
• Own the budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning process.
• Accelerate the monthly and quarterly close and deliver timely, accurate results to leadership.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Improve ERP and reporting tools so they scale with the business.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships and capital investment decisions.
• Partner with operations, sales and engineering leaders on cost, pricing and investment decisions.
• Lead, develop and retain the finance and accounting team.

Skills

GAAP

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

The CFO / SVP of Finance at TalentRise will lead the finance and accounting function for a well-established, family-owned manufacturer in the Buffalo, NY region, reporting to ownership and the executive team. This role is hands-on, requiring a practical leader who can strengthen reporting, processes and controls as the business grows.

You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, close processes, internal controls, ERP improvements, working capital management, and collaboration with operations, sales