Finance & Operations Manager (Controller/CFO Track)
Location: Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Full-Time
About Us
We are a family-owned company in Lake Charles, Louisiana that has been built through hard work, dedication, and strong relationships. As a growing business, we've reached the point where we need an experienced financial leader to work alongside ownership and help take our company to the next level.
If you're someone who enjoys working in a small business where your ideas matter, your impact is visible, and you're not just another employee, we'd love to meet you.
About the Role
For years, the owner has managed nearly every aspect of the business. We're now looking for a trusted financial and operational partner who can help organize, improve, and grow the company while providing sound financial guidance.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and wants to help shape the future of a growing organization.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting and financial operations
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
- Prepare monthly and annual financial reports
- Analyze profitability and identify opportunities for cost savings
- Assist with strategic planning and business growth
- Improve internal processes and financial controls
- Work with CPAs, banks, and outside professionals
- Monitor accounts payable, receivable, and payroll
- Assist ownership with major business decisions and financial planning
- Develop KPIs and reporting systems to improve company performance
- Support HR, insurance, and administrative functions as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- 5+ years of accounting, finance, controller, CFO, or senior business leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and business operations
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and make sound business decisions
- Experience in a small business or family-owned company is highly preferred
- CPA or CMA is a plus but not required
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who wants to become part of our team—not just fill a position. We value honesty, loyalty, accountability, and someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when needed.
We strongly encourage applications from experienced professionals, including retired executives, former business owners, former military officers and senior enlisted leaders, and individuals with extensive leadership experience who are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing family-owned business.
If you've spent your career leading people, solving problems, improving operations, and making sound financial decisions, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits
While we do not currently offer traditional health insurance benefits, we provide a work environment focused on flexibility, stability, and long-term opportunity.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Potential housing assistance for the right candidate
- Performance-based bonuses
- Direct access to ownership with the ability to influence company decisions
- Flexible work environment
- Supportive family-owned culture
Why Join Us?
This is an opportunity to become one of the key leaders of a growing family-owned company. You won't be another corporate employee—you'll be a trusted advisor to ownership and have the ability to influence the direction of the business.
We're looking for someone who wants to build something lasting, enjoys taking ownership, and values integrity, hard work, and teamwork. If you're ready to use your experience to help a family-owned business continue to grow and succeed, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
