Strategic CFO — Manufacturing Finance Leader

MACNY's Job Board; Village of New York Mills (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountainhead Group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, accounting, treasury, and strategic investments for a manufacturing-focused organization. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on financial leadership and AI-enabled initiatives across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will drive profitability, risk management, and financial transformation while partnering with operations, sales, engineering, and HR to sustain long-term growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Extensive leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with ERP systems and AI-enabled technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy aligned with objectives.
• Advise President and executive leadership on financial matters.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, and compliance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Cost accounting

FP&A

Budgeting & forecasting

Inventory management

Cash flow management

Manufacturing finance

ERP / AI tech eval

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA (preferred)

Tools

Epicor Kinetic

Job description

The Fountainhead Group is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance, accounting, treasury, and strategic investments for a manufacturing-focused organization. This on-site role emphasizes hands-on financial leadership and AI-enabled initiatives across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate will drive profitability, risk management, and financial transformation while partnering with operations, sales, engineering, and HR to sustain long-term growth and operational excellence.