Chief Financial Officer

Vice President of Accounting & Finance / Chief Financial Officer Location: Miami Lakes area (Hybrid) About the Job StevenDouglas has been retained to lead the search for a Vice President of Accounting & Finance / Chief Financial Officer for a high-growth, founder-led manufacturing organization operating in a multi-entity environment. This executive will partner directly with the CEO and President to drive financial strategy, support acquisition activity, and enhance operational performance across the business. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution, requiring a leader who can operate at both the executive and tactical levels. About StevenDouglas StevenDouglas is a nationally recognized leader in executive search and professional recruiting. Founded in 1983, the firm has built a reputation for delivering access to top-tier talent through a team of highly tenured professionals focused on long-term outcomes. StevenDouglas partners with a diverse client base ranging from early-stage companies to middle-market and Fortune organizations, as well as private equity, venture capital, and family offices. With over 25 offices nationwide, the firm combines the scale and resources of a global platform with the high-touch, relationship-driven approach of a boutique search firm. In addition to executive search, StevenDouglas provides expertise across technology staffing, professional recruiting, and interim resources. Key Responsibilities Financial Strategy & Executive Partnership
Partner with CEO and President to drive financial strategy and long-term growth initiatives
Provide insights on profitability, cost optimization, and operational efficiency
Support decision-making through detailed financial analysis and KPI tracking
Improve visibility into material usage and costs, identifying root causes of any waste and implementing controls to protect margins
Build more robust cost tracking and inventory controls to enhance accuracy across production and purchasing
Streamline and optimize banking and treasury processes, reducing manual workflows and improving cash visibility
Strengthen accounts payable processes and controls, ensuring timely payments, improved vendor management, and better alignment with cash flow
Partner with operations and procurement to implement spend controls, evaluate vendor pricing, and ensure disciplined purchasing practices M&A and Integration
Lead financial due diligence for acquisitions (targeting 3-5 deals over the next few years)
Oversee integration of newly acquired businesses, including systems, processes, and reporting
Establish scalable financial infrastructure across a multi-entity platform Operational Finance Leadership
Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
Analyze margins by customer, product, and business line
Identify trends in seasonality, pricing, and cost structures
Partner closely with operations to forecast and manage production and maintenance costs
Analyze margins by customer, product, and channel, including pricing strategies, rebate programs, and incentive structures Treasury & Banking
Manage banking relationships, treasury functions, and capital planning
Support financial structuring of acquisitions Team Leadership
Lead and develop accounting and finance team including Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, and AR/AP staff
Provide oversight across subsidiary-level accounting teams while maintaining operational autonomy
Collaborate with external auditors on annual audits What We’re Looking For
Proven finance and cost accounting leadership experience within a manufacturing environment (required)
Background in manufacturing companies ranging from ~$100M–$600M in revenue
Comfortable operating in a roll-up-your-sleeves, entrepreneurial environment
Experience with rebate structures, pricing incentives, and customer-level profitability analysis is highly preferred
Hands-on experience with M&A, due diligence, and integration
Customer and product-level margin analysis
Cost accounting and operational finance
Seasonality and demand planning
Experience managing treasury, banking relationships, and cash flow
CPA is a plus, but not required Why This Opportunity
Revenue growth of ~3x over the past 5 years
Strong balance sheet with minimal debt and high cash flexibility
Active acquisition strategy with clear pipeline
Direct access to ownership and ability to influence key decisions
Long-term focus on building a scalable, generational business How to Apply:
Submit your resume and If your experience aligns with the role, we’ll reach out to discuss the opportunity further.
Our team will review your application.
Even if this role isn’t the perfect match, we’ll add you to our talent network for future opportunities.