Interim CFO — PE-Backed Manufacturing | FP&A Leader

Highspring; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 207,000 - 344,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity consulting firm is seeking an Interim Chief Financial Officer for their St. Louis-based Manufacturing client. This role is crucial for overseeing financial operations, including month-end close and FP&A efforts. Candidates should have proven experience as CFO in a mid-market Manufacturing company and excel in financial modeling and GAAP compliance. The engagement is expected to last 3-5 months, requiring a hands-on leader who can establish trust with the team and the CEO.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in a PE-backed mid-market Manufacturing company.
• Experience in Food Manufacturing with revenue from $50M–$200M.
• Hands-on Excel skills for modeling, reporting, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO ensuring financial visibility.
• Oversee all finance and accounting activities, including month-end close.
• Lead FP&A efforts for strategic decision-making.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Technical accounting background

GAAP compliance expertise

Ability to lead through change

Education

CPA preferred

Job description

A private equity consulting firm is seeking an Interim Chief Financial Officer for their St. Louis-based Manufacturing client. This role is crucial for overseeing financial operations, including month-end close and FP&A efforts. Candidates should have proven experience as CFO in a mid-market Manufacturing company and excel in financial modeling and GAAP compliance. The engagement is expected to last 3-5 months, requiring a hands-on leader who can establish trust with the team and the CEO.