Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Industrial Operations & Strategic Finance

Location: Chippewa Falls, WI (On-site only) NO RELOCATION PROVIDED

Compensation: Up to $250,000 base + full benefits

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent W-2

Work Authorization: U.S. Citizen or Green Card required

About the Company

This opportunity is with a highly stable, locally owned manufacturing company in the renewable energy sector. The organization is known for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a family-oriented culture, reflected in an average employee tenure of 7+ years. With strong growth and long-term security, this role offers meaningful executive impact within a multi-entity structure.

The Role

The CFO will serve as a key executive leader, reporting directly to the President and Board of Directors, and will own the financial strategy for the parent company and its subsidiaries. This role blends hands-on operational finance leadership with strategic planning, capital allocation, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the President and Board on financial performance, strategy, capital investments, and major initiatives
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Ensure accurate, timely GAAP-compliant financial statements and oversee all audits and regulatory compliance
• Oversee enterprise risk management, insurance programs, and commodities hedging activities
• Direct all core financial operations (A/R, A/P, payroll, cash flow, fixed assets)
• Lead and execute a major ERP system transition/implementation
• Develop and mentor the accounting and finance team while maintaining strong relationships with banks, auditors, and internal stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (required)
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
• 10+ years of finance/accounting experience, including 5+ years in senior leadership
• Manufacturing, agricultural, or commodities industry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with risk management and hedging
• Proven leadership, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
• ERP system implementation or system migration experience highly desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment