Chief Financial Officer

Socket.dev; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Helicopters, LLC is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to build a strong finance foundation and guide growth. You will lead all finance functions, drive transformation, and ensure governance across manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.

This role requires executive presence and a track record of strategic financial leadership. The ideal candidate has 15+ years in finance, CPA certification, and extensive manufacturing experience, including government contracting and complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Current CPA license in good standing required.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible Finance and Accounting experience.
• Prior experience as a standalone CFO or senior divisional CFO with full responsibility for accounting, reporting, cash, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Significant manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another complex industrial business.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, inventory, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with government‑contract accounting and working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading a Finance transformation, including dashboards, ERP utilization, reporting automation, and process improvement.
• Experience managing lender relationships, cash forecasting, covenant reporting, and liquidity.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Mesa, Arizona.
• Preferred Qualifications: MBA or other advanced degree; aerospace/defense; DCAA/DCMA audits; restructuring or acquisitions.

Responsibilities

• A strong finance and accounting background with proven success in managing all functions of a finance organization.
• Deep and extensive knowledge of finance and accounting for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service and Aftermarket.
• Experience as finance leader during a major restructuring/turnaround in large and small organizations.
• Industry background in Manufacturing (Aerospace, Defense, or similar industries).
• Thorough understanding of FAR and other government laws and regulations.
• Experience with a variety of contract types and customers in government contracting.
• Experience managing multi-site accounting across facilities both in the US and in Mexico.
• Hands-on and detail-oriented; able to develop and nurture relationships at all levels.
• Capable of establishing a trusting relationship with the private equity investor; executive presence.

Skills

Finance leadership

GAAP knowledge

Cash forecasting

ERP systems

Lender relationships

Team leadership

Boardroom comms

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA license

MBA (preferred)

Tools

ERP software

DCAA/DFARS experience

Excel (advanced)

Financial dashboards

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Mesa HQ AZ - Mesa, AZ 85215
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: 4 Year Degree
• Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Finance

Summary

A growing manufacturing company is searching for a dynamic and seasoned CFO who is ready to build a great foundation and lead the company's plans for growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• A strong finance and accounting background with proven success in managing all functions of a finance organization
• Deep and extensive knowledge of finance and accounting for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Distribution, Customer Service and Aftermarket
• Experience in both large and small organizations and substantial experience as the finance leader during a major restructuring / turnaround
• Industry background in Manufacturing (Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, Automotive or similar industries)
• Thorough understanding of FAR and other government laws and regulations
• Experience with a variety of contract types and customers in government contracting
• Experience managing multi-site accounting across facilities both in the US and in Mexico
• Hands‑on and detail‑oriented
• Able to develop and nurture effective relationships at all levels of the organizations
• Capable of establishing a trusting relationship with the private equity investor
• Flexible, nimble and adaptive
• Works well under pressure, tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Leads by example
• An exceptional ability to identify, recruit, motivate, coach and develop his/ her team
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills both oral and written; a boardroom presence and ability to communicate effectively with external constituents
• Unquestionable business ethics, personal integrity and moral stance
• High energy with a “fire in the belly” and a passion for the product; desire and ability to ignite and rally the troops
• Must have executive presence and be able to convey confidence when delivering information about the company’s financials

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees
• Planning, assigning, and directing work
• Appraising performance
• Rewarding and disciplining employees
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Current CPA license in good standing required.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible Finance and Accounting experience.
• Prior experience as a standalone CFO or senior divisional CFO with full responsibility for accounting, reporting, cash, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Significant manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, or another complex industrial business.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting, inventory, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with government‑contract accounting and working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Demonstrated experience leading a Finance transformation, including dashboards, ERP utilization, reporting automation, and process improvement.
• Experience managing lender relationships, cash forecasting, covenant reporting, and liquidity.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite in Mesa, Arizona.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in a privately held or private‑equity‑backed company.
• Aerospace or defense industry experience.
• Experience supporting DCAA or DCMA audits.
• Experience supporting a restructuring, turnaround, or significant organizational transformation.
• Experience supporting an acquisition, divestiture, recapitalization, refinancing, or other strategic transaction.
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.

Leadership Profile

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on builder with strong integrity, sound judgment, and executive presence. The individual must be able to challenge assumptions constructively, work through detailed financial issues, communicate effectively with financial and non‑financial audiences, and create sustainable solutions rather than temporary workarounds.

Equal Opportunity

MD Helicopters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law.