COO/CFO

Chief Financial Officer 

Location: Eau Claire, WI
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Up to $200,000 base salary, with future long-term incentive potential

Position Summary

Pathway Talent Partners has been retained by a rapidly growing manufacturing company to support the recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer. This executive will serve as a key member of the leadership team, responsible for overseeing the company’s financial operations while supporting scalable growth across manufacturing, supply chain, and business operations.

This role requires a balanced leader who can operate strategically while remaining deeply involved in day-to-day financial execution. The CFO will help build the financial foundation of a growing organization, delivering disciplined reporting, strong analytics, and operational insight in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Lead all accounting, finance, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.

• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and compliance with applicable standards.

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and maintain effective internal controls.

• Manage working capital, including inventory, receivables, and payables.

• Partner with external accounting, tax, and banking partners as needed.

Operations, Manufacturing & Supply Chain Support

• Provide financial oversight and analysis for manufacturing and supply chain operations.

• Develop and monitor cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.

• Partner cross-functionally to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational and financial performance.

Strategic Planning & Business Support

• Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team on strategic planning and growth initiatives.

• Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.

• Support pricing strategy, capital investment analysis, and new product initiatives.

• Prepare the organization for future financing, banking, or strategic opportunities.

Analytics, Systems & Process Improvement

• Develop financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools to support data-driven decision-making.

• Evaluate, implement, and optimize financial systems and processes to support growth.

• Improve forecasting accuracy and reporting efficiency through automation and standardization.

• Ensure systems and processes are scalable as the business expands.

Leadership & Culture

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting resources as needed.

• Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach in a growing organization.

• Act as a trusted financial partner across all functions of the business.

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience (CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent) in CPG, manufacturing, or a product-based environment.

• Strong foundation in accounting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.

• Experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain operations.

• Proven ability to balance strategic leadership with hands-on execution.

• Strong analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred