Chief Financial Officer (Winston-Salem)

We are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer for a mid-sized manufacturing company in Winston-Salem, NC. This on-site role is ideal for a finance leader with experience in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies who can operate strategically while remaining close to the day-to-day accounting and finance function.

The CFO will lead the finance and accounting team, manage liquidity and cash flow, and serve as a key partner to operations. This person must have a demonstrated ability to work closely with operations to drive labor efficiencies, savings initiatives, capex analysis, and pricing decisions.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven hands-on CFO experience in a small- to mid-sized manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership of finance and accounting teams.
• Deep partnership with operations to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Experience managing liquidity, cash flow, and working capital.
• Willingness to lead both strategic finance and day-to-day close activities.
• Private equity experience is a plus, but not required.

Key Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience serving as a senior finance leader in a small- to mid-sized manufacturing environment.
• Experience working closely with operations to drive efficiency, cost savings, and profit improvement.
• Deep knowledge of cash flow oversight, liquidity management, and working capital control.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate financial data into practical business recommendations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Private equity experience a plus, but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.