Manufacturing CFO: Strategy, Growth & Operational Excellence

WAUSAU TILE LLC; Rothschild (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WAUSAU TILE LLC is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy, planning, and performance across the company. The role partners with the President and executive team to drive profitability, risk management, and growth in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include shaping budgets, forecasting, reporting to the Board, and overseeing accounting, banking, insurance, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a Controller, CFO, VP of Finance, or other senior financial leadership position.
• Prior experience supporting a manufacturing or industrial organization.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and financial planning.
• Proven experience leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience preparing financial reports and presentations for executive leadership and/or Boards of Directors.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, risk management, and corporate governance.
• Experience managing banking, lending, cash management, and insurance relationships.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, job costing, and variance analysis.
• Proven ability to develop and execute financial strategies that support profitability and sustainable growth.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and oversee multiple business functions.
• Excellent executive-level communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall financial planning, forecasting, and reporting process.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close.
• Review and approve monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the President and executive leadership team.
• Prepare and present financial information for Board of Directors meetings.
• Manage banking, lending, cash management, and financial institution relationships.
• Oversee insurance broker and carrier relationships.
• Direct financial compliance, audits, tax-related activities, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, monitor, and communicate annual budgets and long-term financial forecasts.
• Monitor profitability, cash flow, working capital, and key financial and operational performance indicators.
• Evaluate capital expenditures, investments, and strategic business opportunities.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, and operational efficiency.
• Provide financial oversight and support for major business initiatives and organizational changes.
• Oversee HR, Order Entry, and Site Furnishing functions.
• Support succession planning, organizational development, and leadership initiatives as appropriate.

Skills

Executive communication

Leadership

Financial analysis

Decision-making

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or professional designation

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

WAUSAU TILE LLC is seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy, planning, and performance across the company. The role partners with the President and executive team to drive profitability, risk management, and growth in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include shaping budgets, forecasting, reporting to the Board, and overseeing accounting, banking, insurance, and internal controls.