CFO

Vaco
$250,000.00 - $270,000.00 / yr
United States, Massachusetts, Plymouth
Dec 20, 2024
Our client has an immediate opportunity for a CFO. Instead of being another faceless resume, let Vaco advocate for you. At Vaco, we give you anadvantage over your competition! Our recruiters have direct relationships with hiring managers, so they can connect your work experience to the open job-promoting your strengthsto the manager while preparing you for that specific interview. The company is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to take charge of the financial and operational leadership of the business. This key executive will work closely with senior leadership to establish and drive the company's short- and long-term strategic goals, financial performance targets, and value creation initiatives. Position Summary The CFO will oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, while delivering insights and guidance to drive growth, margin expansion, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will be both a strategic thinker and an operational leader. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Partner with senior leadership to define financial goals, KPIs, and long-term value creation plans. Develop and execute strategic initiatives to achieve robust revenue growth, improved profitability, and operational excellence. Provide strategic financial input to business planning, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. Operational Excellence Ensure operational rigor to optimize growth and profitability. Oversee cost management, operational efficiency, and process improvement efforts. Lead cash flow and working capital management to support growth objectives. Team Collaboration and Communication Build strong partnerships with cross-functional teams, including operations, sales, and marketing. Provide clear, concise, and actionable financial reporting and insights to executive leadership. Communicate effectively across all levels of the organization and with key stakeholders. Financial Operations and Compliance Oversee all financial functions, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, and tax compliance. Ensure accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis in compliance with corporate and regulatory standards. Evaluate and improve internal controls, systems, and processes. Qualifications and Experience Proven experience as a CFO or senior financial leader in a standalone manufacturing or e-commerce business, ideally within the $100M-$500M revenue range. Strong background in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), reporting, and operational finance. Expertise in driving profitability, cash flow management, and operational efficiency. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating a hands-on and collaborative leadership style. Exceptional analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proven success in strategic planning and implementation of growth and margin initiatives. Experience in the healthcare, equine, or consumer products industries is a plus but not required. Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.