Strategic CFO & Growth Partner | Hands-on Leader

SEK, CPAs & Advisors; Dillsburg (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full health insurance

SIMPLE IRA with 3% match

PTO and paid holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Control Systems 21, a growing process control and industrial automation company in Dillsburg, PA, seeks an experienced CFO to drive growth in a hands-on, small-business environment.

You will partner with operations to uncover the why behind numbers, mentor the finance team, and translate financial data into actionable insights to fuel profitability and scale. This role blends strategy with detailed financial execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or similar advanced credentials preferred but not required by experience.
• 7+ years progressive accounting/financial management, CFO/Controller/Finance Director level favored.
• Experience in privately held, small to mid-sized business environment favored.
• Expertise in job costing, project accounting and profitability analysis.
• Experience in service/construction/manufacturing/project-based environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting functions.
• Develop timely reports providing management insight on performance and profitability.
• Maintain and improve job costing and project accounting including labor/materials/overhead analysis.
• Analyze profitability by project, customer, service line and product.
• Collaborate with operations to evaluate costs, margins, change orders and WIP.
• Develop financial models, forecasts, KPIs and analytical tools.
• Provide financial analysis for product development costs, pricing, margins and ROI.
• Support pricing strategies and evaluation of project profitability.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and WC management.
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasts.
• Establish internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate with CPAs, banks, insurance providers and advisors.
• Develop and lead accounting/finance team and related staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and efficiency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

Leadership

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Control Systems 21, a growing process control and industrial automation company in Dillsburg, PA, seeks an experienced CFO to drive growth in a hands-on, small-business environment.

You will partner with operations to uncover the why behind numbers, mentor the finance team, and translate financial data into actionable insights to fuel profitability and scale. This role blends strategy with detailed financial execution.