Chief Financial Officer - (Ref: 198399)

Title: Chief Financial Officer - (Ref: 198399)

Industry: Consumer / Manufacturing

Salary: $200,000–$300,000 Benefits

Location: Newark, New Jersey

The Opportunity

Forsyth Barnes is partnering with an established, high-growth manufacturing business to appoint an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will join the executive leadership team and take full ownership of the finance and accounting function, modernising existing processes, improving financial controls and establishing the infrastructure required to support continued growth. This is an opportunity for a hands-on, commercially astute finance executive who has successfully scaled manufacturing businesses and can bring both strategic leadership and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the finance and accounting function, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
• Lead the transformation and professionalisation of the finance department, implementing scalable systems, processes and reporting structures.
• Partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to shape financial strategy, operational performance and long-term business growth.
• Oversee and develop the existing finance team, including the recruitment and integration of a Financial Controller.
• Drive financial visibility, profitability and operational efficiency across a growing manufacturing operation.
• Support strategic initiatives, including potential future investment, acquisitions or business exit opportunities.

Key Requirements

• Fully qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent), with extensive financial leadership experience.
• Proven track record operating as a CFO, Finance Director or senior finance executive within a manufacturing business.
• Experience managing finance functions within organisations generating approximately $50 million–$250 million in annual revenue.
• Demonstrable experience scaling businesses, strengthening financial infrastructure and supporting significant revenue growth.
• Ideally previous involvement in a successful business exit, sale or M&A transaction.
• Strong operational finance expertise, with the ability to lead financial transformation while remaining hands-on.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the confidence to partner directly with the CEO and take full accountability for the finance function.