Strategic COO/CFO: Growth, Ops & Finance Leader

Addison Group; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Addison Group's client is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and drive strategy, financial performance, and operational efficiency. The executive will blend high-level planning with hands-on execution across manufacturing, distribution, and related functions.

The role emphasizes managing P&L, cash flow, budgeting, and working capital, while leading senior teams and engaging with external partners to advance growth and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• Significant progressive leadership experience in finance, operations, or both.
• Experience overseeing financial performance, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
• Strong operational leadership experience in manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, or similarly complex business environment preferred.
• Experience managing banking relationships, financial compliance, and working capital.
• Strong understanding of inventory, labor costs, pricing, procurement, and operational expenses.
• Experience leading and developing senior-level teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with ownership, executives, employees, customers, vendors, and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, discretion, accountability, and business judgment.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to engage in both strategic and tactical responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and ownership to establish and execute the company's short- and long-term strategic vision.
• Lead strategy meetings with ownership and senior leadership, establishing goals, priorities, and actionable plans.
• Translate company strategy into measurable operational and financial objectives.
• Oversee the organization's overall operations and ensure strategic goals are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and evaluate senior leaders and department heads.
• Review recommendations from Vice Presidents, Directors, and other leaders and make sound, timely business decisions.
• Monitor internal and external market trends, competitive conditions, industry developments, and opportunities for growth.
• Identify opportunities for expansion, new markets, and business development.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with banking, financial, community, industry, and other external partners.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the company's financial position and day-to-day financial performance.
• Oversee annual budgets and monthly financial reviews, including P&L and balance sheet performance.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports and provide recommendations to ownership and senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial oversight

Strategic planning

Communication

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Job description

Addison Group's client is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer / Chief Financial Officer to partner with the CEO and drive strategy, financial performance, and operational efficiency. The executive will blend high-level planning with hands-on execution across manufacturing, distribution, and related functions.

The role emphasizes managing P&L, cash flow, budgeting, and working capital, while leading senior teams and engaging with external partners to advance growth and profitability.