Chief Financial Officer

The Goodwin Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 280,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodwin Group is conducting an executive search for a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and governance for a high-growth industrial technology business in the New York metro area. The CFO will partner with the CEO and platform leadership to drive long-range planning, capital allocation, and scalable financial operations.

The role demands hands-on execution, strong treasury management, and the ability to build robust finance infrastructure, reporting, and controls to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in industrial hardware or related industries.
• Experience building scalable financial infrastructure, governance, and reporting for high-growth organizations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Advise CEO on corporate strategy, capital allocation, risk management, and long-term value creation.
• Financial Planning: Lead multi-year budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and long-range operating plans.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive collaboration

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA

Tools

ERP systems

Finance systems

Job description

Chief Financial Officer

Location: Hybrid - Metro New York

Overview:

We are conducting an executive search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a high-growth industrial technology business providing advanced cooling solutions for AI and data center infrastructure. The CFO will shape financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and build the financial infrastructure needed to support continued expansion. Reporting to the company's CEO and the broader infrastructure technology platform's CFO, this executive will lead financial planning, treasury, capital allocation, governance, reporting, and financial operations. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with hands-on execution and an entrepreneurial approach to scaling a complex business.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership and Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO on corporate strategy, capital allocation, capital structure, risk management, and long-term value creation.
• Partner with platform leadership and operational teams to align financial priorities, investment decisions, and growth initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic initiatives, business growth, and operational performance.

Financial Planning and Performance Management

• Lead multi-year budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and long-range operating plans, incorporating headcount, research and development, testing, and operating needs.
• Establish financial reporting frameworks and performance measures that improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
• Translate financial results into actionable recommendations that guide commercial and operational decisions.

Treasury and Capital Management

• Oversee treasury, liquidity, cash flow forecasting, and working capital optimization.
• Manage financial oversight of collections, vendor payment cycles, and capital requirements; support disciplined investment prioritization and resource allocation.
• Evaluate capital structure and funding needs to support business expansion and long-term financial stability.

Financial Operations and Systems

• Build scalable financial processes, internal controls, governance, and reporting capabilities to support growth.
• Lead ERP implementation and the transition from legacy applications; oversee financial reporting, audit coordination, banking relationships, and executive financial presentations.
• Strengthen financial governance and reporting practices to improve accuracy, consistency, and accountability across the organization.

Commercial Finance and Operational Support

• Partner with business leaders on pricing strategies, product cost models, and commercial opportunities.
• Provide financial leadership for customer agreements, Master Service Agreements, complex supply and deployment contracts, and long-term manufacturing and supplier agreements.
• Evaluate commercial commitments for financial risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline required; MBA preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience within industrial hardware, infrastructure technology, energy, fuels, or related industries.
• Demonstrated success leading financial operations in complex, high-growth organizations, building scalable financial infrastructure, and supporting international operations.
• Strong expertise in financial strategy, operational finance, multi-year budgeting, financial modeling, performance reporting, and long-range planning.
• Extensive experience managing treasury, liquidity, cash flow, working capital, capital structure, and financial resource allocation.
• Experience evaluating pricing, product costs, customer agreements, and complex manufacturing or supply contracts.
• Proven ability to implement financial systems, strengthen internal controls, and establish governance and reporting frameworks.
• Credible, collaborative executive with strong communication skills and the ability to partner with founders, engineers, and executive, technical, and commercial teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, sound business judgment, and a track record of leading through growth and change while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.

Other:

This posting reflects the general nature and scope of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law.

While we sincerely appreciate all interest, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted