Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Department: Executive Leadership
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Position Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, including financial strategy, reporting, forecasting, compliance, and operational finance.
This role is critical in supporting a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization operating in a highly technical manufacturing environment. The CFO will partner closely with the CEO, executive team, and private equity stakeholders to drive financial performance, scalability, and long-term value creation.
The ideal candidate brings experience in high-growth environments, preferably within private equity-backed organizations, and has a proven ability to build financial infrastructure, improve systems, and support strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
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Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team in driving business growth and profitability
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Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling
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Provide insights and recommendations to support EBITDA growth and operational efficiency
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Support board-level reporting and private equity investor requirements
Financial Reporting & Compliance
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Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
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Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements
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Manage audits, tax strategy, and external financial relationships
Operational Finance Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve cost visibility, margins, and job costing accuracy
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Develop and enhance KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to support real-time decision-making
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Drive financial discipline across all departments
Systems & Process Improvement
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Evaluate current financial systems, including ERP platforms (e.g., Sage 100), and recommend improvements or upgrades
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Lead implementation or optimization of financial and operational systems to support scalability
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Establish and refine internal controls, processes, and workflows
Private Equity & Growth Environment
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Collaborate with private equity partners on financial reporting, performance tracking, and strategic initiatives
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Support due diligence, integration efforts, and growth initiatives as needed
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Build scalable financial infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth
Team Leadership
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Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team
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Foster a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture
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Align financial team priorities with company growth objectives
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
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10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level roles
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Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-to-order environment
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Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, and operational finance
Preferred
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Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth organization
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Experience working in a private equity-backed company
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Proven success in scaling financial systems, processes, and teams
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Experience evaluating and optimizing ERP systems (Sage 100 or similar)
Key Competencies
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Strategic thinker with strong business acumen
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Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Strong leadership and team development skills
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High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail
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Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels
