Chief Financial Officer

Phaxis; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Phaxis is seeking a hands-on CFO to modernize the finance function within a project-driven manufacturing environment. You will partner with the CEO on strategy, capital allocation and long-range planning, while owning budgeting, forecasting and GAAP reporting.

You will drive cost accounting, inventory management and working capital optimization, and lead ERP improvements to tightly align finance with operations.

Qualifications

• CFO/VP Finance background in a manufacturing/project-based setting.
• Experience leading financial transformation initiatives.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory and working capital expertise.
• ERP systems experience and a mindset for process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO on financial strategy, capital allocation and long-range planning.
• Oversee budgeting/forecasting with a focus on accuracy and speed.
• Direct GAAP-compliant reporting and accounting operations.
• Develop project- and product-level costing and profitability analysis.
• Manage treasury, banking relations and working capital strategy.
• Lead inventory management and purchasing in collaboration with operations.
• Assess and improve ERP integration between financial and operations systems.
• Design KPI dashboards for real-time financial visibility for leadership.
• Strengthen internal controls and standardized processes across the org.
• Mentor and build the finance/accounting team.

Skills

CFO/Finance leadership

Manufacturing environment

Financial transformation

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Working capital management

ERP systems

Process improvement

Data-driven

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A privately held, project-driven manufacturing company is hiring a CFO to modernize its finance function and drive the next phase of growth. This is a hands‑on strategic role reporting directly to the CEO as a core member of the executive team.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with CEO on financial strategy, capital allocation, and long‑range business planning
• Own budgeting and forecasting, with a focus on improving accuracy and turnaround time
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure timely, GAAP‑compliant reporting
• Build out job/project‑level costing and profitability analysis — this isn't a standard‑margin business, so P&L visibility has to go down to the project or product line
• Manage treasury, banking relationships, and debt structure; own working capital strategy across a business with real inventory and cash‑conversion‑cycle complexity
• Lead inventory management and purchasing practices in partnership with operations
• Evaluate and improve ERP utilization — better integration between financial and operational systems is a priority, not a nice‑to‑have
• Design KPI reporting and dashboards that give leadership real‑time operational and financial visibility
• Strengthen internal controls and standardize financial processes across the org
• Assess, mentor, and build out the finance/accounting team — this is as much a talent and org‑design mandate as a financial one

Candidate Profile

• CFO, VP Finance, or Corporate Controller background
• Manufacturing, industrial, or project‑based/construction‑adjacent environment
• Track record leading financial transformation
• Strong cost accounting, inventory, and working capital experience
• ERP systems experience and process improvement mindset
• Hands‑on, data‑driven, high‑integrity operator who can build trust while driving change