Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

CFS; Dowagiac (MI); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and oversee Finance, HR, and IT for a growing U.S. operation within an international organization.

The ideal candidate translates data into insights, partners with leaders, and strengthens controls to improve performance across a matrixed, global business environment. The role requires 10+ years of leadership, a CPA preferred, and a track record of strategic financial leadership in multi-site settings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant professional experience with leadership across Finance/Accounting, HR, and IT.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations and foreign subsidiary relationships.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, reporting processes, and performance metrics.
• Oversee cash flow management, receivables, payables, and working capital.
• Partner with executives to translate financial results into strategic actions.
• Support initiatives including potential mergers or acquisitions.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Analytical & organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

About The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. This is an opportunity to lead financial strategy and oversee Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology for a growing U.S. operation within an international organization.

The ideal candidate is a big-picture thinker who can translate financial data into meaningful business insights, guide strategic decisions, and partner across departments to improve organizational performance. This leader will play a key role in connecting financial results to operational objectives while fostering collaboration across a matrixed, global business environment.

Our organization offers a welcoming, team-oriented culture, excellent employee benefits, generous paid time off, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact both within the business and in the surrounding community.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Leadership

• Lead financial strategy, planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, and performance analysis.
• Strengthen financial reporting processes, internal controls, systems, and performance metrics to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable business insights.
• Oversee cash flow management, accounts receivable collections, accounts payable, and overall cash utilization.
• Translate financial results into clear recommendations, helping business leaders understand the financial impact of their decisions.
• Support strategic initiatives, including potential business alliances, acquisitions, mergers, and other growth opportunities.
• Manage relationships with external audit, tax, banking, insurance, retirement plan, legal, and financial advisory partners.
• Lead annual departmental planning, budgets, goals, projects, policies, and team development.

Global & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key member of the executive management team and a trusted financial partner to leaders across the organization.
• Collaborate with U.S. and international colleagues to align financial practices, reporting, and strategic priorities.
• Communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Lead and develop a strong accounting and finance team while encouraging accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience, including leadership or management oversight across Finance/Accounting, HR, and IT.
• Experience supporting a multi-site business and a subsidiary of a foreign corporation.
• Strong financial analysis, strategic planning, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments and international teams.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with ERP platforms; SAP experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and/or MBA.
• Public accounting experience.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a collaborative and adaptable leader who:

• Thinks strategically while remaining connected to day-to-day business operations.
• Enjoys helping colleagues understand financial performance and the business decisions behind the numbers.
• Builds strong relationships across functions and works effectively in a matrixed organization.
• Embraces change and can navigate evolving priorities in a global business environment.
• Develops teams, encourages professional growth, and values shared accountability.
• Communicates confidently with executive leadership, international stakeholders, and operational teams.

Travel & Work Environment

This position requires approximately 25-50% travel, including visits to international locations. Travel may include business meetings, collaboration with international teams, and training.

The role requires an on-site presence but offer remote flexibility.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to combine executive-level financial leadership with broad organizational influence. You will work alongside an experienced accounting team, partner with colleagues across the globe, and help shape decisions that affect the entire business.

For a CFO who enjoys building relationships, developing people, improving processes, and connecting financial strategy to business success, this role offers a broad and meaningful leadership opportunity.

Salary: $165,000-225,000 annually #INOCT2026