Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Resourceful Talent Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Resourceful Talent Group is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer for a privately held industrial distribution company in New York. The role requires strong accounting leadership, a hands-on management style, and the ability to guide financial strategy in a smaller, closely held environment.

The CFO will oversee the accounting team, manage cash flow, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with bankers, auditors, and insurers while supporting senior leadership on operational

Qualifications

• Extensive accounting and financial leadership experience.
• Experience in smaller or privately held businesses.
• Background in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or inventory-based businesses is a plus.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach to leadership.
• Flexibility to occasionally handle urgent calls or emails outside the regular three-day schedule.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting department, including the Controller, Senior Accountant, and bookkeeping staff.
• Review and approve financial statements, tax filings, payroll, and company disbursements.
• Manage cash flow reporting, financial projections, borrowing base certificates, and financial compliance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for bankers, auditors, insurance brokers, attorneys, and other external partners.
• Oversee retirement and profit-sharing plans and support leadership with financial and operational decisions.

Skills

Financial Leadership

GAAP & Financial Reporting

Cash Flow Management

Internal Controls

Stakeholder Communication

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

Our client, a well-established, privately held company in the industrial supply and distribution sector, is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background, experience in smaller or privately held businesses, and a hands-on, approachable leadership style. This is a flexible opportunity with a stable company known for its long-tenured team and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting department, including the Controller, Senior Accountant, and bookkeeping staff.

• Review and approve financial statements, tax filings, payroll, and company disbursements.

• Manage cash flow reporting, financial projections, borrowing base certificates, and financial compliance.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for bankers, auditors, insurance brokers, attorneys, and other external partners.

• Oversee retirement and profit-sharing plans and support leadership with financial and operational decisions.

• Extensive accounting and financial leadership experience, ideally as a CFO, VP of Finance, Finance Director, or Controller.

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cash flow management, and accounting operations.

• Experience in privately held, family-owned, or small-to-mid-sized businesses preferred.

• Background in manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or inventory-based businesses is a plus.

• CPA preferred but not required.

• Strong communication skills and a practical, hands-on approach to leadership.

• Flexibility to occasionally handle urgent calls or emails on Mondays and Fridays outside the regular three-day schedule.