Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Manufacturing

Aerostar Manufacturing; Romulus, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

HQ in Michigan

Job summary

Aerostar Manufacturing seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to join the executive team in Michigan HQ, steering financial strategy and growth initiatives. You will partner with the CEO to drive organic growth, negotiate acquisitions, and scale operations across automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors.

The role demands deep manufacturing finance experience, strong leadership, and the ability to deliver actionable insights, improve margins, and manage complex financial programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA preferred.
• Proven experience leading financial strategy in manufacturing settings.
• Strong negotiation, M&A, and growth strategy capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management.
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance.
• Drive organic growth through margin improvement, cost control, and pricing strategy.
• Lead M&A activities, including evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration.
• Negotiate financing, banking relationships, and key contracts.
• Provide actionable financial insights to leadership and ownership.

Skills

Negotiation

M&A

Growth strategy

Leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Industries: Automotive | Aerospace | Medical
Location: Michigan (HQ) | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. This role partners closely with the CEO and ownership to drive financial strategy, operational excellence, organic growth, and M&A initiatives. Ideal candidates bring strong manufacturing experience and proven success in negotiation, acquisitions, and scalable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management
• Oversee accounting, budgeting, treasury, audit, tax, and compliance
• Drive organic growth through margin improvement, cost control, and pricing strategy
• Lead M&A activities, including evaluation, due diligence, negotiation, and integration
• Negotiate financing, banking relationships, and key contracts
• Provide actionable financial insights to leadership and ownership
• Build and lead a high‑performing finance team

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of senior financial leadership experience
• Manufacturing background in automotive, aerospace, or medical industries preferred
• Proven experience in negotiation, M&A, and growth strategy
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnership skills

What We Offer

• Executive leadership role with direct impact on company growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Michigan-based corporate headquarters