Chief Financial Officer CFO

Leslie & Associates, LLC; Arlington (WA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Client in the Greater Seattle area seeks an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to join the executive leadership team and drive the next stage of growth across its multi-location manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will lead financial planning and analysis, budgeting, treasury, and performance management, partnering with operational leaders to optimize profitability, scalability, and strategic investments.

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership experience at CFO/VP level.
• Manufacturing finance expertise across multi-site operations.
• Proven ability to translate data into strategy and drive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and executive team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and modeling.
• Drive reporting, KPI development, and operational analytics.
• Oversee treasury, cash management, and internal controls.
• Evaluate capital investments and financing strategies.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and scalability.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Financial planning & analysis

Executive partnership

Data-driven decision making

Multi-site manufacturing experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA

MBA

Job description

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Confidential Client Greater Seattle, Washington

We are seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to join our executive leadership team and help drive the next stage of growth across our expanding manufacturing enterprise.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will serve as a strategic business partner responsible for the financial leadership, planning, analysis, and performance management of a multi-location manufacturing organization. This executive will play a critical role in shaping company strategy, supporting growth initiatives, optimizing operational performance, and building the financial infrastructure necessary to support long-term success.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, entrepreneurial organization comprised of multiple manufacturing operations serving diverse industrial markets throughout the Pacific Northwest. The CFO will have direct influence on strategic decision-making, capital allocation, financial performance, operational excellence, and future growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, capable of translating complex financial data into actionable business insights while partnering closely with operational leaders across the organization.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and executive team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and financial modeling.
• Drive business performance through meaningful reporting, KPI development, and operational analytics.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, cash management, banking relationships, and financial controls.
• Evaluate capital investments, growth opportunities, financing strategies, and major business initiatives.
• Partner with operational leadership to improve profitability, efficiency, and overall business performance.
• Lead and develop the finance and accounting organization.
• Support enterprise growth initiatives, systems improvements, acquisitions, and organizational scalability.

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial leadership experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or comparable executive role.
• Strong manufacturing or industrial finance experience required.
• Expertise in financial planning and analysis, cash flow management, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic finance.
• Experience with multi-site operations, multiple business units, or complex organizational structures.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing accounting, including inventory, WIP, job costing, labor utilization, and margin analysis.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proven ability to influence business decisions through data-driven analysis and executive partnership.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

Location

This is an in-person executive leadership role supporting operations throughout the Puget Sound region, including Arlington, South Seattle, and Kent. A Seattle-based office is available, with regular travel expected between company locations.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become a key member of the executive team during an exciting period of growth. The successful candidate will have a meaningful voice in company strategy, direct access to ownership, and the ability to make a lasting impact on a rapidly evolving manufacturing enterprise.

Compensation

$275,000-$325,000 per year