Chief Financial Officer

Talent Edge Recruiting; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

HSA/FSA options

Disability coverage

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting partners with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a Chief Financial Officer who will shape the company’s growth and financial strategy. This executive role is hands-on, partnering with operations and leadership to deliver strong financial visibility across projects and customers.

The CFO will lead the finance function, own budgeting and forecasting, oversee revenue recognition, and drive an ERP and systems transformation in a complex, project-driven

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Senior financial leadership in an operating company.
• Experience with project profitability, job costing, or percentage-of-completion accounting.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic financial partner to ownership and leadership.
• Lead Accounting & Finance through an established Controller.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, financial reporting, and trend analysis.
• Provide greater visibility into project and job-level profitability.
• Oversee financial performance in a custom-costing and project-based environment.
• Support complex revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Partner with outside accounting, tax, banking, insurance, and lending relationships.
• Provide financial guidance around capital investments and long-term planning.
• Support a major ERP and business systems transformation.
• Improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and overall business intelligence.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, facilities, and other business leaders.
• Develop and mentor the finance organization.
• Help leadership evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities.

Skills

Strategic finance

Leadership

ERP implementation

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow planning

Job costing

Project profitability

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Southeastern Pennsylvania (19518)

Schedule: Full-time, onsite

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established, privately held manufacturing organization to identify a Chief Financial Officer who will play a key role in the company’s next phase of growth and operational development. This is a newly created executive leadership position with significant visibility across the organization. The CFO will work closely with ownership and senior leadership, lead the company’s financial strategy, and oversee an established accounting and finance function.

The business operates in a highly customized, project-driven manufacturing environment and supports customers across a variety of industrial and technical markets. In addition to manufacturing, the organization provides ongoing service and support to its customer base. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on financial executive who enjoys being close to the business, partnering with operations, and helping leadership make better decisions through strong financial visibility.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to ownership and senior leadership
• Lead the Accounting & Finance organization through an established Controller
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, financial reporting, and trend analysis
• Provide greater visibility into project and job-level profitability
• Oversee financial performance in a custom-costing and project-based environment
• Support complex revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting
• Partner with outside accounting, tax, banking, insurance, and lending relationships
• Provide financial guidance around capital investments and long-term planning
• Support a major ERP and business systems transformation
• Improve financial processes, reporting, controls, and overall business intelligence
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, purchasing, facilities, and other business leaders
• Develop and mentor the finance organization
• Help leadership evaluate strategic initiatives, investments, and growth opportunities

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is an experienced financial leader who can operate beyond traditional accounting and serve as a true business partner.

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Senior financial leadership experience within an operating company
• Strong understanding of both strategic finance and accounting
• Experience with project profitability, job costing, custom costing, or percentage-of-completion accounting
• Background in manufacturing, construction, distribution, service, project-based, or other operationally complex environments
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and financial analysis experience
• Experience leading and developing accounting and finance teams
• Experience supporting an ERP implementation or significant systems transformation
• Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong communication skills and executive presence
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred

Nice to Have

• CPA and/or MBA
• Experience within a custom or project-driven manufacturing environment
• Experience improving reporting, financial controls, or business processes
• Interest in using automation and technology to improve finance operations

Leadership Style

This company is looking for someone who is approachable, collaborative, practical, and comfortable working across every level of the organization. The environment is professional without being overly corporate. Leadership values people who can build trust, communicate clearly, and bring thoughtful financial guidance without relying on title or hierarchy.

This is not a position for someone who wants to stay removed from the day-to-day business. The CFO will be expected to understand what is happening operationally and use that knowledge to help leadership make better financial and strategic decisions.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Multiple healthcare plan options
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid holidays
• HSA/FSA options
• Disability coverage

For a financial executive who enjoys combining strategy, leadership, and hands-on operational involvement, this role offers substantial influence without the layers and bureaucracy of a large corporate environment.