Strategic CFO for Growth & Turnaround

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking a seasoned Finance leader to drive enterprise-wide financial strategy and performance. You will oversee multiple P&Ls, determine COGS and operations finance across manufacturing and logistics, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support growth and profitability.

The role requires 15+ years in senior finance, an MBA or CPA, and a proven track record of cross‑functional leadership in a manufacturing/CPG setting.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive senior finance leadership experience.
• 5+ years as a CFO or equivalent senior finance executive, preferably in CPG.
• Experience managing multiple P&Ls, complex COGS models, and operations finance.
• Proven success leading cross‑functional teams and influencing executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or related field.
• MBA and/or CPA required.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills with urgency, resilience, and collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English, with or without accommodation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide finance vision, leadership, and expertise to drive strong execution in a complex environment.
• Oversee multiple distinct Product Division P&Ls to assess performance and opportunities.
• Determine COGS and Operations finance across manufacturing, co‑manufacturing, co‑packing, logistics, procurement, and master data.
• Lead strategic planning, cost savings, and cross‑functional alignment to support sales and profit goals.
• Guide cross‑functional teams through the annual budget process and mid‑ to long‑term financial planning to support business strategy and performance goals.
• Ensure timely, accurate budgets, forecasts, reporting, and budget variance discussions.
• Direct financial and capital budget development, analysis, and approval presentations.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow planning, funding availability, and banking relationships.
• Identify key business drivers, opportunities, and risks using predictive models.
• Maintain accounting systems, internal controls, processes, and financial procedures.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with NFR, IFRS, and the Lindt Financial Manual.
• Manage taxes, statutory filings, tax strategies, and audits with advisors, Lindt Group, and affiliates.
• Identify and manage company risks appropriately.
• Manage legal affairs, counsel communications, contracts, claims, bankruptcies, and corporate records.
• Participate on the Russell Stover Leadership Team to shape strategy and culture.
• Collaborate with Lindt & Sprüngli Finance leaders to share best practices and insights.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance Leadership Team to strengthen division performance.
• Lead and develop a senior team of direct reports responsible for core Finance, Procurement, and Master Data functions, establishing clear accountability, effective succession plans, and strong cross‑functional partnership.
• Lead financial discussions in growth plan dialogues and business reviews with Group Management.

Skills

Finance leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or CPA

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC in Kansas City, MO is seeking a seasoned Finance leader to drive enterprise-wide financial strategy and performance. You will oversee multiple P&Ls, determine COGS and operations finance across manufacturing and logistics, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning to support growth and profitability.

The role requires 15+ years in senior finance, an MBA or CPA, and a proven track record of cross‑functional leadership in a manufacturing/CPG setting.