Chief Financial Officer - Manufacturing Operations

SoloPoint Solutions (Wisconsin); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SoloPoint Solutions (Wisconsin) is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with manufacturing expertise to steer financial strategy and governance.

You will partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to drive profitability, manage treasury, and ensure compliance across international activities.

The role requires extensive cost accounting, FP&A leadership, ERP experience, and a track record of transforming finance in engineer-to-order or custom manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership with 5+ years as CFO in manufacturing.
• Experience with international operations, cost accounting, and ERP implementations.
• Knowledge of international regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with long-term goals.
• Oversee accounting, reporting, treasury, risk, and compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and sales to improve profitability.
• Lead ERP implementations and cost-reduction initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing finance leadership

Cost accounting

Financial planning & analysis

Cash flow optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

***MUST HAVE RECENT MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE (last 5 years)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a senior CFO role within manufacturing.
• Extensive experience with international business operations, including managing global manufacturing, subsidiaries, or distribution networks.
• Expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, financial planning and analysis, and cash flow optimization.
• Proven experience supporting ERP systems, finance transformation projects, and business system improvements.
• Experience with financial oversight in engineer-to-order or custom manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of manufacturing cost analysis, standard costing, and operational performance metrics.
• Familiarity with international financial regulations and compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's long-term goals and lead strategic financial planning activities.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, treasury, risk management, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely financial information.
• Collaborate closely with operations, engineering, supply chain, and sales teams to enhance operational and financial performance.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives including ERP implementation, cost reduction, and process improvements to optimize productivity and profitability.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support acquisitions, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.