Chief Financial Officer

FCT Solder; Windsor (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

FCT Assembly seeks a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and lead financial strategy at a multi-site, global manufacturing group. You will guide planning, profitability, cash flow, and growth decisions, while overseeing accounting and internal controls.

The role emphasizes collaborating with leaders, driving performance, and developing a capable finance team across the United States, Mexico, Malaysia, and Europe. Previous CFO experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 5+ years in progressive finance roles with planning, analysis, or leadership.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and financial statements.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to explain findings clearly.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning across entities.
• Analyze performance by business unit, region, and product line.
• Improve pricing, costs, and margins based on insights.
• Translate financial results into actionable leadership reports.
• Develop and mentor the finance team and ensure internal controls.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Budgeting

Cash flow analysis

Financial modeling

Strategic partnership

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel/BI tools

Job description

FCT Assembly Inc. | FCT Solder & A-Laser

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Team oversight: Controller and finance leaders, as assigned

Geographic scope: United States, Mexico, Malaysia, and Europe

About FCT Assembly

FCT Assembly operates two divisions serving the electronics and precision manufacturing industries. FCT Solder supplies solder materials and process solutions for electronics manufacturing, with locations in the United States, Mexico, Malaysia, and Europe. A-Laser provides precision laser cutting and manufacturing services, with locations in the United States and Malaysia.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer is a hands-on financial leader and business partner to the CEO. The CFO guides financial strategy, improves profitability and cash flow, and helps leadership make informed decisions about operations, investment, and growth.

This opportunity is suited to a finance manager, controller, FP&A leader, or similar professional ready for broader responsibility. Prior CFO experience is not required. The CFO leads planning and business performance while the Controller manages daily accounting, reporting, and controls. The CFO retains overall financial oversight.

Financial Strategy & Business Performance

• Partner with the CEO and operating leaders to establish financial priorities and support sustainable business growth.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, connecting operating plans with profitability, cash needs, and investment decisions.
• Analyze performance by business, region, customer, and product or service; recommend improvements to pricing, costs, and margins.
• Translate financial results into clear reporting and practical recommendations for leadership and the board.

Cash Flow & Capital Management

• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity, and funding needs across the businesses.
• Work with sales, purchasing, and operations to improve collections, inventory investment, supplier terms, and working capital.
• Manage banking and financing relationships and monitor applicable lending requirements.
• Evaluate capital expenditures and growth opportunities through financial analysis, risk assessment, and return on investment.
• Partner with the Controller to maintain reliable financial reporting, effective internal controls, and consistent practices across entities.
• Coordinate with external accounting, tax, and other specialists on compliance, financial risk, and cross-border matters.
• Guide improvements to financial systems, ERP capabilities, and reporting tools that support sound decisions and business growth.
• Develop the finance team, clarify responsibilities, and establish a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with operating leaders and develop an understanding of the companies’ customers, products, and manufacturing processes.
• Help leaders turn financial findings into action and follow through on agreed business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Progressive finance or accounting experience, typically gained over 5 or more years, with responsibility for financial planning, business analysis, or team leadership.
• Practical experience with budgets, forecasts, financial statements, cash flow, and working capital.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to explain findings clearly and recommend practical action.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate with business leaders.

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing or inventory-intensive businesses, including analysis of costs and margins.
• Multi-site or international operations, banking relationships, capital investment analysis, or ERP projects.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA credentials are a plus but are not required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a PLUS

Candidates do not need to have held a CFO title or managed every area of a global finance function. Relevant accomplishments, strong financial fundamentals, and readiness for broader leadership will be considered.

Pay Range - 150k - 250k