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Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI (On-site only) NO RELOCATION PROVIDED
Compensation: Up to $250,000 base full benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent W-2
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card required
About The Company
This opportunity is with a highly stable, locally owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. The organization is known for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a family-oriented culture, reflected in an average employee tenure of 7 years. With strong growth and long-term security, this role offers meaningful executive impact within a multi-entity structure.
The Role
The CFO will serve as a key executive leader, reporting directly to the President and Board of Directors, and will own the financial strategy for the parent company and its subsidiaries. This role blends hands-on operational finance leadership with strategic planning, capital allocation, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Location: Chippewa Falls, WI (On-site only) NO RELOCATION PROVIDED
Compensation: Up to $250,000 base full benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent W-2
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card required
About The Company
This opportunity is with a highly stable, locally owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. The organization is known for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a family-oriented culture, reflected in an average employee tenure of 7 years. With strong growth and long-term security, this role offers meaningful executive impact within a multi-entity structure.
The Role
The CFO will serve as a key executive leader, reporting directly to the President and Board of Directors, and will own the financial strategy for the parent company and its subsidiaries. This role blends hands-on operational finance leadership with strategic planning, capital allocation, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise the President and Board on financial performance, strategy, capital investments, and major initiatives
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
- Ensure accurate, timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and oversee all audits and regulatory compliance
- Oversee enterprise risk management, insurance programs, and commodities hedging activities
- Direct all core financial operations (A/R, A/P, payroll, cash flow, fixed assets)
- Lead and execute a major ERP system transition/implementation
- Develop and mentor the accounting and finance team while maintaining strong relationships with banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required)
- CPA or CMA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
- 10 years of finance/accounting experience, including 5 years in senior leadership
- Manufacturing, agricultural, or commodities industry experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience with risk management and hedging
- Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
- ERP system implementation or system migration experience highly desirable
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment