Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

POSITIO
N: Chief Financial Officer (CFO

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LOCATION/TRA**
VEL: Toledo,

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REPORTS**
TO: Chief Executive Officer (C

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TR**
AVEL: Up to 15% dome

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POSITION SUM**
MARY: Our client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their industrial manufacturing business in the Toledo area The right candidate will be a data-driven thought partner who works cross-functionally to help teams dive deeper into their financials. The CFO will build FP&A discipline and processes to proactively evaluate operational, commercial, and financial metrics to achieve $12M EBITDA organically within three years. They will oversee cash flow in a highly variable, engineered-to-order, project-based business while strategizing investments for organic growth and M&A. The CFO will be a critical member of the leadership team responsible for shaping and executing the strategic planning pro

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JOB RESPONSIBI**

• LITIES

Developing and implementing financial strategies to support business growth and profit
- abilityAligning financial goals with overall business objectives through collaboration with the President and executi
- ve teamEnhancing revenue, profit, and cash flow forecasting pr
- ocessesPlanning resource allocation effectively to support growth
- periodsAnalyzing cost structures to identify opportunities for margin improvement and implementing strategies to optimize net working capital while reducing operating e
- xpensesIdentifying and prioritizing KPIs that drive performance; ensuring the finance team focuses on metrics aligned with strategi
- c goalsFormalizing M&A processes and leading the acquisition process from due diligence to inte
- grationEnsuring accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with regu
- lationsDriving efficiency in administrative functions such as IT, legal, and insurance to support organizational growth a
- nd OpExProviding insightful analysis and reports to support decision
- -makingIdentifying potential financial risks and developing mitigation str
- ategiesMaintaining a robust internal control environment to safeguard company

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EDUCATION AND EXP**

• ERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; MBA or similar
- preferredProfessional certifications (CPA or CFA)
- preferred8+ years of professional experience in accounting with significant time spent in leaders
- hip rolesProven experience leading financial transformation in a small
- businessProven experience in strategic planning, setting clear goals, and guiding teams towards achieving long-term o
- bjectivesDemonstrated ability to thrive in smaller, resource-constrained environments with immature business processes
- and teamsDemonstrated ability to build FP&A discipline, processes, and teams from the
- ground upTrack record of achieving measurable improvements in gross margin, operating expenses rationalization, and working capital
- reductionExperience scaling resources during period of strong growth while maintaining profitability and ROI
- C targetsExtensive experience managing multiple acquisitions from diligence through in
- tegrationExperience in a Lean-disciplined business and exposure to Continuous Improvement principles such as Strategy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Standard Work, Problem Solving, Kanban, Visual Daily Manageme
- nt, 80/20Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial

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Lean Focus LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veter

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COMPANY D**
ESCRIPTION: At Lean Focus, we help businesses overcome their biggest challenges by transforming them for the better, and for the long-term. A "who's who" of global leaders in every industry, our clients include some of the world's most respected brands and several members of the Fo

rtune 1000.