Chief Financial Officer

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

CFO / SVP of Finance

Location: Buffalo, NY area (on-site) * Compensation: $200K+ based on experience, plus bonus

About Our Client

TalentRise is partnering with a well-established, family-owned manufacturer with a global footprint. The company has a long history of innovation, a strong reputation with its customers, and a culture built on long-term relationships. It is seeking a hands-on finance leader to join its senior leadership team.

The Opportunity

The CFO / SVP of Finance will lead the finance and accounting function and serve as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership. This role is for a practical, roll-up-your-sleeves leader who will strengthen reporting, processes and controls as the business grows.

Key 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

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years leading a finance function
• Manufacturing or industrial experience; privately held or family-owned experience preferred
• Proven track record of improving accounting processes to deliver faster, more accurate results
• Strong command of GAAP, cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• Experience with multi-entity or international consolidation a plus

Leadership Style

• Approachable, collaborative and practical
• Hands-on and comfortable in the details
• Clear communicator who turns financial data into business decisions
• Team-first leader with integrity

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.