Chief Financial Officer

Our client is a U.S. based premium specialty protein manufacturer bringing together respected brands with a strong reputation for quality. With large scale production across multiple states, the business serves a blue‑chip customer base across retail, specialty, and food service. We are partnering with the CEO to identify a hands‑on CFO who will serve as a true operating leader. Reporting directly to the CEO, the successful candidate is someone who thrives at the intersection of roll up your sleeves, execution, and accountability.

You will own the full financial function while helping build the infrastructure needed to support the next stage of the company’s evolution.

This is a rare opportunity for a hands‑on, operating Chief Financial Officer to step into a business at an inflection point and help shape its next chapter. You will play a central role in shaping how a scaled, manufacturing business drives margin, yield, and profitable growth.

• Own full P&L responsibility, cash flow, and financial strategy for a multi‑site manufacturing business
• Serve as the CEO’s primary financial partner, providing clear, data‑driven guidance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, long‑range planning, and scenario modeling
• Drive operational finance disciplines including product costing, yield, margin, and pricing accuracy
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to improve profitability and execution
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close with hands‑on involvement
• Strengthen internal controls, reporting, and financial processes
• Manage banking relationships, liquidity, audits, and PE reporting
• Lead, develop, and mentor a capable finance and accounting team

• 10–20+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Background in manufacturing, food, protein, and multi‑site operations
• Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory, yield, and margin analysis
• Experience in hands‑on finance leadership roles, including Controller, VP Finance, or CFO
• Ability to move seamlessly between strategic thinking and detailed execution
• Strong business judgment, operational curiosity, and collaborative leadership style

This role offers hybrid flexibility with the expectation of strong on‑site presence in the northeast and regular travel between multiple sites. This is an engaged leadership role for someone who wants to be close to the operation and make a visible impact. Competitive executive level compensation with a comprehensive benefits package.