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Chief Financial Officer

Talent Wave Associates, LLC

Lexington, KY

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$160,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Analysis Skills, Banking Services, Budget Management, Business Administration, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Database Report Tools, Due Diligence, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Capital, Leadership, Liquidity, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Operational Audit, Operational Strategy, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss Analysis, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Management, Statistics, Stewardship, Supply Chain Operations, Supply Chain Optimization, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Lexington, KY
POSTED
24 days ago

Are you ready to lead financial strategy and drive growth at a dynamic organization?

Summary/Objective

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the company’s financial and operational strategy. This role focuses on financial discipline, liquidity, capital stewardship, and long-term financial resilience. The CFO serves as a trusted thought partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, providing data-driven insights to support enterprise strategy, growth decisions, and disciplined execution.

Essential Functions

  • Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with growth, margin, and capital objectives.
  • Lead long-range planning, financial modeling, scenario analysis, and enterprise risk management.
  • Oversee annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and multi-year financial plans.
  • Provide timely, actionable financial reporting and profitability analysis to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, along with strong internal controls and compliance.
  • Manage cash flow, liquidity, working capital, banking relationships, and credit facilities.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
  • Drive improvements in ERP systems, reporting tools, and data analytics capabilities.
  • Oversee cost accounting, variance analysis, and operational finance initiatives to improve efficiency and margins.
  • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to optimize costs, procurement, and capital investments.
  • Support capital planning, M&A due diligence, and board-level financial presentations.
  • Directly supervise the finance and accounting team.

Competencies

  • Strong financial management and technical expertise.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High ethical conduct and time management.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis.
  • Ability to interpret mathematical and statistical data for business decisions.

Required Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including manufacturing or capital-intensive operations.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience. Ready to ride the wave of opportunity? Apply today!

Req #26-00333

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Talent Wave Associates, LLC