Chief Financial Officer Job at Welsh & Associates, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Welsh & Associates, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Our client is a high-performing manufacturer serving a diverse range of industries, from medical equipment and office furniture to energy, government, and entertainment. With advanced engineering capabilities, comprehensive finishing operations, and a dedication to continuous improvement, they deliver precision-crafted products on time and to exacting standards. As CFO, you will shape financial strategy and operational performance in support of a culture that values excellence, accountability, and long-term success.

Why You Should Apply:

  • Shape the Future – Lead the financial strategy for a growing, multi-plant manufacturing business within a family-owned group
  • Strategic Leadership – Serve as the President’s trusted number-two leader
  • Drive Growth – Improve margins and profitability through robust costing, production reporting, and close partnership with sales and operations to expand capacity and win new business
  • Create Value – Help lead change management and deliver cross-functional influence: build trust with shop-floor teams, mentor the finance staff, and execute measurable improvements in cash flow, decision-making, and operational performance

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Developing and executing the company’s financial strategy to support growth targets, optimize capital allocation, and drive profitable expansion across multiple plants
  • Building and owning manufacturing finance capabilities: implementing and refining standard costing, per‑workstation costing, job/work‑order reporting, and KPI dashboards to give production and sales timely, actionable information
  • Leading budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and margin improvement initiatives; partnering with sales, plant management, and the president to align operational plans with financial goals
  • Managing and mentoring the finance team while coordinating shared‑services work
  • Championing change management and cross‑functional influence to embed new processes, and providing clear financial guidance to support faster decision‑making

About You:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years of experience leading finance in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience leading and developing teams, partnering cross‑functionally with operations/plant leadership to build KPIs, improve reporting, and drive operational and financial performance
  • Hands-on financial systems experience and demonstrated success in change management

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