Chief Financial Officer

Location:
Bloomer, WI
Posted:
4/3/2025

We are assisting our client, A.J. Manufacturing Inc., with the recruitment and selection of a strategic hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

AJ Manufacturing, located in Bloomer, Wisconsin, specializes in producing high-quality insulated doors and windows. Founded in the late 1960s, AJ Manufacturing has built a reputation for continuous improvement, innovation, and on-time delivery. They offer a range of products including access doors, pressure relief doors, storm doors, walk doors, thermal windows, and utility windows.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a hands-on strategic partner to the executive leadership team, driving financial excellence and sustainability within the company. This key role is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, compliance, and financial strategy. The CFO will play a vital role in steering the company's financial direction, ensuring robust performance, and positioning the organization for long-term growth in a competitive industry.

This position reports directly to the Company President and is required to be in-person at the company headquarters in Bloomer, WI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and execute financial strategies to align with company goals and industry trends.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team, contributing to critical business decisions.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth, investment, and market positioning.
Oversee all aspects of financial planning, including annual budgeting and long-term forecasting.
Conduct in-depth financial analyses to identify opportunities for revenue growth and cost optimization.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor financial health and operational efficiency.
Supervise the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
Stay updated on evolving financial regulations, standards, and industry practices.
Lead risk management efforts, including credit risk, operational risk, and investment risk.
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage to protect company assets.
Manage relationships with auditors, legal advisors, and other external stakeholders.
Optimize cash flow and working capital to ensure the company's financial stability.
Develop strategies for efficient inventory and procurement management in collaboration with operations teams.
Introduce and oversee cost control measures to improve profitability.
Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
Provide leadership and training to staff, ensuring continuous professional growth.
Manage the IT department to ensure alignment with financial strategies and operational goals.
Other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

Expertise in financial regulations, cost accounting, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a results-driven mindset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
Visionary leadership with the ability to adapt to industry changes and drive innovation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; MBA and CPA preferred.
Minimum of 10+ years in senior financial management roles, with experience in manufacturing preferred.
Track record of leadership in developing and executing financial strategies for growth and operational efficiency.
Prior experience working with and leading Information Technology preferred

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position including, but not be limited to the following:

Office environment - use of office equipment including computer, telephone, copier/printer.
Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.
Frequently required to walk, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Sometime will be spent at various manufacturing locations where a minimal exposure to injury exists.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Hours of work are generally during regular business hours and average at least 45 hours a week.
There will be some variation in work hours due to employee shift schedules, special projects, deadlines, employee needs, and other concerns. Occasional out-of-town and overnight travel may be required for business and education.

This position has a generous salary range and offers the following benefits:

Paid Vacation
8 Paid Holidays per year and time off for your birthday.
Health, vision, & dental insurance
401(K)
Company-paid short-term disability
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume via the link below to our client application portal.

A.J. Manufacturing Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer