Chief Financial Officer

Specialized Recruiting Group - Rochester Hills, Troy, & Clinton Twp, MI; Michigan; On-site; USD 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) contributions

Wellness program

Job summary

Global Manufacturing, a private, established global manufacturing company, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to partner with the incoming CEO during a period of international growth and diversification. This executive will shape strategy, evaluate acquisitions, and drive value across multiple markets.

The role leads an international finance organization, building teams and processes to support future expansion while collaborating with leaders across countries and cultures.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Manufacturing finance leadership across multiple industries.
• Experience managing international teams and cross-border operations.
• Strong strategic FP&A background influencing corporate strategy.
• Experience evaluating acquisitions and strategic investments.
• Experience presenting to a Board of Directors.
• Proven track record of financial growth and performance improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the incoming CEO to shape corporate strategy and major decisions.
• Lead an international finance organization and build the team.
• Evaluate acquisitions and new markets for growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with executives and operations across countries and cultures.
• Establish financial processes and drive long-term enterprise value.

Skills

Strategic FP&A

Acquisitions experience

International teams leadership

Board-level interaction

Financial growth strategy

Commercial judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Global Manufacturing | Business Strategy | International Growth

Location: Northern Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan | Relocation Offered

An established, privately held global manufacturing company is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to partner directly with its incoming CEO and help lead the organization through an ambitious period of international growth and business diversification.

This is a highly strategic executive opportunity for a commercially minded financial leader who brings much more than traditional finance and accounting expertise. The incoming CFO will play an instrumental role in shaping corporate strategy, evaluating acquisitions, identifying growth opportunities and driving long-term enterprise value.

The executive will lead an established international finance organization and have the autonomy to build their team and establish the processes necessary to support the company's future.

What Makes This Opportunity Compelling

• Strategic CEO Partnership: Work directly with the incoming CEO as a trusted business partner, helping shape corporate strategy and major business decisions.
• Significant Growth Opportunity: Help lead an ambitious strategy to expand and diversify the business across multiple manufacturing industries and international markets.
• Board-Level Influence: Work closely with the Board of Directors on corporate strategy, financial performance, capital investments and long-term growth.
• Acquisitions and Investments: Play a central role in evaluating potential acquisitions, new markets and strategic investment opportunities.
• Global Leadership: Lead an established international finance organization, working closely with executive and operational leaders across multiple countries and cultures.
• Executive Autonomy: Enjoy significant independence in building your leadership team, establishing financial processes and shaping the finance organization's future.

The Executive We're Seeking

We are looking for a proven global manufacturing finance executive with exceptional business judgment, strategic vision and a demonstrated record of financial growth and success.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience, including significant senior financial executive responsibilities.
• Substantial manufacturing experience, preferably across multiple industries. A combination of automotive and non-automotive manufacturing experience is particularly attractive.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing international teams, with an understanding of cultural differences and the complexities of leading people across countries.
• A strong strategic FP&A background, with demonstrated success using financial analysis to influence corporate strategy, profitability and investment decisions.
• Meaningful experience evaluating acquisitions, including front-end financial analysis, valuation and strategic investment decisions.
• Experience presenting to or advising a Board of Directors.
• A demonstrated track record of financial growth, business performance improvement and successful strategic execution.
• Strong commercial judgment, adaptability and the ability to solve complex business problems beyond the traditional finance function.

A practical understanding of international transfer pricing is a significant advantage.

We welcome accomplished CFOs from manufacturing businesses as well as divisional CFOs who have led substantial international operations within larger multinational organizations.

Cultural alignment is essential. We are seeking a grounded, collaborative executive with high integrity, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work effectively across functions and cultures. This individual must be an adaptable problem solver who listens, challenges constructively and builds trust throughout the organization.

Compensation, Location & Travel

• Potential Total Cash Compensation: Approximately $750,000–$1+ million, based on historical profit-sharing payouts; actual compensation will depend on company performance and applicable plan terms.
• Location: Northern Detroit Metropolitan Area, Michigan.
• Relocation: National search; relocation considered. Candidates must be willing to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the corporate offices.
• Travel: Approximately six weeks of international travel annually, plus board meetings and other business travel.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package, including 100% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage, generous 401(k) contributions and a wellness program.

Confidential Inquiries

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