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Chief Financial Officer / CFO

CFS, Waverly, IA, United States

Salary min: $96.00

Salary max: $120.00

Duration: Full Time


Chief Financial Officer – Confidential National Retail & Distribution Company


Compensation: $200K to $250K
Work Model: On-site | Northeastern, Iowa


Why This Opportunity Stands Out


This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a well-established, family-owned company operating at a national scale. A recognized leader in its market, the organization is entering its next phase of growth and operational maturity.


The CFO will serve as the top financial leader and a trusted advisor to ownership, balancing hands-on operational leadership with long-term strategy. This role offers true influence over financial direction, capital planning, and business performance.


Key Duties & Responsibilities



  • Lead the full finance function including accounting, FP&A, treasury, reporting, and compliance
    • Partner with ownership and senior leadership to shape strategy, capital allocation, and long-term planning
    • Own annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
    • Manage cash flow, working capital, banking relationships, and financing strategy
    • Deliver timely, actionable financial reporting and performance insights
    • Establish strong internal controls, policies, and risk management practices
    • Analyze margins, inventory investment, and operational performance to drive profitability
    • Evaluate financial impact of expansions, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives
    • Improve systems, reporting tools, and processes to support scalable growth
    • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and administrative team
    • Serve as the primary liaison with lenders, auditors, and external advisors


Qualifications & Experience



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
    • 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience with executive leadership responsibility
    • Proven ownership of a company’s full finance function
    • Strong expertise in financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and internal controls
    • Experience managing growth and evolving capital needs in a dynamic business environment
    • Track record partnering closely with ownership and cross-functional leaders
    • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate financial data into business decisions
    • Hands-on, practical leadership style with strong business acumen


Preferred Background



  • CPA, CMA, or MBA
    • Experience in retail, distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-driven businesses
    • Background in privately held or family-owned organizations
    • ERP system leadership and process improvement experience


Why Join


This role offers the opportunity to influence both strategy and day-to-day performance while helping guide a respected, people-first company through its next chapter. Ideal for a finance leader who values impact, partnership, and building something long term.

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