Chief Financial Officer

The Opportunity

This role leads the organization’s financial strategy, planning, reporting, and capital management, while serving as a trusted advisor to the President and Board. The position is responsible for providing clear financial insight, enabling informed decision-making, and ensuring strong governance and fiscal discipline. With a focus on sustainable growth and long-term value creation, the role plays a critical part in strengthening the company’s financial performance, resilience, and overall financial health.

Position Description

Enterprise Financial Strategy

• Define and lead the company’s financial direction in support of strategic and operational priorities.
• Produce forward-looking financial projections and performance reporting for executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Planning, Forecasting & Insights

• Own the annual operating plan, multi-year forecasts, and financial scenario analysis.
• Convert complex financial and operational data into insights that inform product development, pricing strategy, and cost efficiency.
• Apply advanced analytics to support growth, scalability, and continuous improvement.

Financial Governance & Reporting

• Uphold the accuracy and integrity of financial records in accordance with accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Direct audit activities, strengthen control environments, and oversee enterprise risk and compliance frameworks.

Liquidity, Capital & Treasury

• Manage cash position, credit arrangements, banking partnerships, and working capital effectiveness.
• Evaluate capital investments and ensure disciplined capital allocation against clear return expectations.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance organization.
• Partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Innovation to drive alignment and execution across the business.

Stakeholder & Capital Partner Engagement

• Support communications and relationships with investors, lenders, and financial partners as required.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Ensure timely compliance with statutory, audit, and reporting obligations.

Experience

• Over a decade of experience in senior financial leadership roles, with preference given to candidates with backgrounds in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
• Extensive exposure to ERP implementations and optimization, sophisticated financial modeling, M&A activity, and investor or lender reporting.

Qualifications

Strategic & Analytical Leadership

• Combines a strong business perspective with advanced analytical expertise.
• Communicates complex financial insights clearly to executives and non-financial stakeholders alike.

Operational Excellence

• Skilled in optimizing cost structures and enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
• Deep understanding of finance, supply chain dynamics, and working capital management.

Relationship & Team Leadership

• Builds trust and credibility across departments and with external partners.
• Provides mentorship, fosters collaboration, and inspires high-performing teams.

Industry & Market Insight

• In-depth knowledge of cost drivers, pricing strategies, and trends in food manufacturing and CPG sectors.

Change & Transformation Leadership

• Leads financial process improvements, system implementations, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Influences effectively at all organizational levels and cultivates strong relationships with banks, auditors, and other external partners.

Integrity & Governance

• Upholds the highest standards of accuracy, ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Adaptability & Agility

• Thrives in fast-paced, evolving organizations and complex business environments.

Education

A recognized professional accounting designation such as CPA or CMA, complemented by a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a strong asset.