Interim Chief Financial Officer – Manufacturing
Charles River CFO, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Massachusetts • United States
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Job Level
About the role
- Provide executive-level financial leadership and act as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team
- Assess and stabilize financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and internal controls
- Oversee preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization
- Implement and improve cost accounting practices, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management
- Drive financial planning & analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement cost reduction and margin improvement initiatives
- Partner with operations to align financial strategy with production, supply chain, and procurement activities
- Serve as primary liaison with external auditors, lenders, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
- Lead or support special projects, including restructuring, M&A activity, or capital strategy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced certification preferred
- Minimum of 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
- Proven experience within a manufacturing environment (required)
- Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory management
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial leadershipfinancial operationsaccountingreportinginternal controlscash flow managementcost accountingbudgetingforecastingperformance tracking
Soft Skills
strategic partnershipoperational efficiencycommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeCPAMBA