About This Role
Interim Chief Financial Officer — Manufacturing
Location: Greenville, SC/Charlotte, NC, Remote with Travel Considered
Engagement: 6–9 months - Temp to Perm an Option
Start: Immediate availability preferred
We are seeking a hands-on Interim CFO to lead finance for a private equity-backed manufacturing organization with multiple facilities. This executive will partner closely with the CEO, COO, and private equity sponsor to improve financial visibility, strengthen operational performance, and support the integration of two businesses.
The ideal candidate combines CFO leadership with deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise and the ability to work directly with plant leaders and the finance team to execute improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the COO to identify and execute cost reduction and workforce optimization opportunities.
- Improve plant and product costing, inventory accounting, and visibility into profitability and margin drivers.
- Support the integration of financial processes, reporting, and operating practices across two businesses.
- Develop actionable dashboards and KPIs to support operational and executive decision-making.
- Strengthen financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple locations.
- Lead the year-end audit and coordinate with external auditors.
- Provide leadership and direction to the existing accounting and FP&A team.
- Communicate financial results, risks, and improvement opportunities to executive leadership and the private equity sponsor.
Qualifications
- Prior CFO or interim CFO experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong operational finance and cost accounting background, including plant-level performance analysis and product profitability.
- Experience supporting private equity-backed businesses.
- Demonstrated success improving reporting, financial processes, and operational performance.
- Experience integrating businesses or standardizing finance processes across multiple facilities.
- Ability to balance executive leadership with hands-on execution.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with executives, plant leaders, and finance staff.