Chief Financial Officer

Kellogg Staffing; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Kellogg Staffing is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. This role oversees all finance, accounting, treasury, FP&A, and IT while partnering with the CEO and operations to drive profitable growth.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative business partner, hands-on with daily finance operations, and experienced in scaling manufacturing organizations. MBA preferred; 10+ years in financial leadership required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• MBA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to CEO and executive team.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, payroll, and internal controls.
• Develop long-term financial strategies to support growth and operational excellence.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and governance.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning & analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Job description

Our client is a rapidly growing manufacturing organization seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team. This high-impact role will oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, financial planning & analysis, and information technology while partnering closely with the CEO and operational leaders to drive profitable growth.

The ideal candidate is a strong business partner who can provide strategic insight while remaining involved in the day-to-day financial operations. This individual will play a key role in scaling the organization, improving financial processes, supporting operational decision-making, and helping position the company for continued expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on financial strategy and business performance.
• Lead all accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, payroll, and internal controls.
• Develop and execute long-term financial strategies that support growth and operational excellence.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP.
• Build and maintain financial models, KPIs, dashboards, and profitability analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, engineering, and sales leadership to improve margins, productivity, and operational efficiency.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process while monitoring performance against strategic objectives.
• Manage banking relationships, cash flow forecasting, debt compliance, and working capital optimization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance, accounting, and business processes through automation and technology.
• Evaluate capital investments, acquisitions, and expansion opportunities through financial analysis and due diligence.
• Oversee risk management, insurance, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead and mentor the accounting, finance, and IT teams while building scalable processes to support future growth.
• Present financial results and strategic recommendations to ownership, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• MBA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including experience as a Controller, VP of Finance, or CFO.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic analysis.
• Experience developing scalable financial processes within a growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and leveraging technology to improve business performance.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with executive leadership and influence key business decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team development skills.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing operations.
• Capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis.
• Mergers and acquisitions or post-acquisition integration.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments.
• Experience supporting private equity-backed or rapidly growing businesses.

What We're Looking For

• Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style.
• Strong operational mindset with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and develop future leaders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Why Join?

• High-visibility executive leadership position.
• Opportunity to influence company strategy and long-term growth.
• Collaborative leadership team with a strong culture.
• Significant opportunity to build and improve processes while helping scale the business.
• Competitive compensation package, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.