Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: Rockford, IL

Compensation: $125,000 - $180,000 (Depending on experience)

Are you a dynamic financial leader ready to step into a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role with a global manufacturing powerhouse? This is your chance to take the reins of a complex operation supporting cutting-edge advancements in technology and manufacturing, from designing and building state-of-the-art machines to retrofitting and servicing industry staples.

What You'll Do

• Oversee all administrative, accounting, and budgeting operations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, and corporate policies.
• Serve as the key liaison between U.S. operations and European stakeholders, bridging US GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Lead and inspire your team, fostering professional growth while managing human, technical, and financial resources.
• Prepare financial statements, oversee audits, manage vendor payments, and ensure accurate cost allocation.
• Work hands-on with accounts payable, cash calls, and inventory management.
• Coordinate the activities of the Administration Area and maintain relationships with external entities, such as financial institutions, credit institutions, consultants, and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with tax, civil law, and corporate regulations for staff members reporting to him/her.
• Ensure the proper application of accounting principles in line with legal requirements and Group policies, optimizing accounting systems for corporate and statutory purposes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and submits them to the Head of Controlling/Corporate.
• Conducts all necessary audits and entries for the preparation of annual financial statements.
• Manage the correct allocation of costs and revenues to accounting ledgers and cost centers.
• Oversee payments to vendors and manage the customer/supplier schedule for open items.
• Supervise payroll entries in the system.
• Manage the annual compilation and safekeeping of the Inventory Book, Journal Book, and Asset Book in the archives.
• Oversee the printing of minutes for Board of Directors and Shareholders' Meetings in the Corporate Books.
• Compile audit minutes and prepare the documentation requested by auditors.
• Provide administrative and tax consulting firms with required documentation and clarifications for tax form completion.
• Manage resource load/capacity to ensure proper execution of activities.

What We're Looking For

• A strong communicator with the ability to navigate and align U.S. and European financial practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (CPA preferred).
• Experience in accounting and preparing financial statements; manufacturing experience is a plus.
• A controller ready for the next step or an experienced CFO looking for a new challenge.
• A detail-oriented leader who thrives in a hands-on role and is willing to learn the intricacies of our industry.
• Ability to maintain and enhance the motivation and professionalism of staff by assigning objectives, updating on company policies, supporting them in challenges, evaluating results, and promoting professional growth through training based on Group-level policies.

Why?

• Competitive salary and robust benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) match.
• Minimal travel requirements (5% or less).
• A chance to work on groundbreaking projects in an organization known for its innovation and excellence.

This is your opportunity to take your career to the next level while working alongside world-class teams on projects that impact industries globally. Ready to make your mark? Apply now!