Chief Financial Officer

Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc.; Albany (OR); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Freeze Dry, Inc. is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance & Accounting organization across multi-site manufacturing operations.

The role partners with the executive team to advance strategic priorities, improve profitability, cash flow, and long‑term value creation. Based in Albany, OR (with Rochester, NY commutable when needed), the CFO will drive planning, governance, risk management, and capital allocation while mentoring a high‑performing finance team and building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• CPA, CMA or MPA highly preferred.
• 18+ years progressive finance experience required.
• 12+ years leading and managing teams.
• Experience in food manufacturing or complex manufacturing preferred.
• Strong ability to build partnerships across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the executive leadership to set strategic and financial priorities across the organization.
• Provide financial leadership to CEO, board, and senior leaders for investments and growth.
• Lead annual operating plan, long-range planning, forecasting, and performance reviews.
• Drive profitable growth through pricing, capital investments, and cost optimization.
• Improve profitability, cash flow, inventory performance, and asset utilization across facilities.
• Build and mentor a high-performing Finance & Accounting team.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial governance

Multi-site manufacturing

Cash flow management

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

GAAP knowledge

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Executives Regular Albany, Oregon - Hybrid, Albany, OR, US

Are you ready for your next adventure?

Location: Albany, OR or Rochester, NY (within 2 hours commutable when needed)

At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's our foundation. We are a purpose-driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House® meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions, delivering products trusted by consumers for their quality, reliability, and performance while also providing mission-critical solutions that support the warfighter, strengthen national readiness, and ensure reliable nutrition when performance matters most.
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join the Executive team at OFD. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is

You will get to:

• Partner with the executive leadership team to develop and execute the company's strategic and financial priorities, ensuring alignment between business objectives, resource allocation, and long‑term growth.
• Provide financial leadership and strategic perspective to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board, helping guide key business decisions, investments, and growth initiatives.
• Lead the company's annual operating plan, long‑range planning process, forecasting activities, and performance review cadence, ensuring accountability for financial and operational results.
• Drive profitable growth by evaluating business opportunities, pricing strategies, customer and product profitability, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to improve profitability, cash flow, productivity, inventory performance, asset utilization, and overall business performance across both manufacturing facilities.
• Provide executive leadership for the Finance & Accounting organization, building a high‑performing team of strategic business partners who deliver the financial capabilities, discipline, and insights necessary to achieve organizational objectives.
• Lead cash flow, working capital, treasury, and capital allocation strategies to optimize liquidity, support growth, and maximize return on investment.
• Evaluate and prioritize capital investments, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and other growth opportunities, providing financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ensure the company maintains strong financial governance, internal controls, and risk management practices that protect company assets and support sustainable business performance.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking partners, auditors, insurance providers, tax advisors, and other external financial partners.
• Champion data‑driven decision‑making by leveraging financial and operational information, reporting capabilities, and business systems to improve visibility and business performance.
• Build financial acumen throughout the organization by helping leaders understand business results, key performance drivers, and the financial impact of operational decisions.
• Emb

Leadership:

• Provides strategic leadership of the Finance & Accounting team.
• Exhibits strong leadership, coaching and development to engage team members and build a cohesive team.
• Identifies, recruits, and retains top-notch talent.
• Sets performance standards and supports growth through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Fosters an inclusive, safe and respectful work environment
• Champions OFD’s culture and empowers employees to take ownership of their learning and growth.
• Maintains transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one‑on‑one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Provides oversight and direction to the team members in accordance with OFD’s policies and procedures.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Generally, a minimum of eighteen years (18) of progressive finance and accountingexperience in with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA, CMA or MPA highly preferred.
• Generally, a minimum of twelve (12) years of experienceleading and managing teams.
• Food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or othercomplex manufacturing industry experience required.
• Proven ability to build strategic business partnerships across the organization and within the executive leadership team.
• Experience leading finance and accounting functions in a multi‑site manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to improveEBITDA, cash flow, working capital, and overall business performance.
• Strong business and financial acumen with the ability to align financial strategy with organizational goals.
• Deep knowledge of manufacturing finance, including cost accounting, inventory management, profitability analysis, capital investments, and operational performance drivers.
• Expertise in financial planning, forecasting, cash flow management, and performance measurement.
• Ability to evaluate business opportunities, identify risks, and develop strategies that support profitable growth and long‑term value creation.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, treasury