Chief Financial Officer
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- New York Mills, NY, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in: Cost accounting Financial planning & analysis Budgeting and forecasting Inventory management Cash flow management Manufacturing financial reporting
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience evaluating or utilizing ERP systems and AI-enabled technologies; Epicor Kinetic experience preferred.
Nice to have
- CPA and/or MBA
- Experience in privately held or family-owned manufacturing companies
- Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
Full description
Department: Finance
Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reports To: President
Overview:
The Fountainhead Group, a leading manufacturer of high-quality liquid sprayer products, is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.
The CFO provides overall financial leadership for the organization, ensuring the financial strength, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability of the business. This role oversees all aspects of finance, accounting, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, compliance, and risk management while partnering closely with executive leadership to drive profitable growth and strategic decision-making. The CFO plays a central role in evaluating capital investments, technology and AI initiatives, and ensuring financial rigor is applied to all major business decisions.
This is a highly visible leadership position that balances strategic planning with hands-on financial management in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
The ideal candidate brings:
- Executive-level financial leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Deep expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance
- Strong business acumen with the ability to influence strategic decisions
- Leadership in the responsible adoption of AI and emerging technologies
- Experience building collaborative partnerships across Operations, Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Human Resources
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to modernize financial processes and reporting
- Strong leadership skills with experience developing high-performing teams
Key Responsibilities:Executive Financial Leadership
- Develop and execute the organization's financial strategy in alignment with corporate objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and executive leadership team.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations supporting strategic initiatives, acquisitions, capital investments, and long-range planning.
- Present financial performance, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to ownership and the executive leadership team.
- Provide leadership in the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to enhance business insights and to deliver measurable improvements in workflow efficiency and automation.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Develop meaningful financial models and business analytics that support informed decision-making.