Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Newport / New Bern, NC Area (On-site)
Salary: $130,000 – $160,000/yr (DOE) PLUS Semi-annual profit sharing (5%–10%),
Key Perks: Full executive transition support, and negotiable relocation assistance.
Our client is a well-established, 180-employee manufacturing leader in coastal North Carolina seeking a hands-on, down-to-earth Chief Financial Officer to serve as the operational right hand to the President.
Succeeding a retiring veteran executive of 30+ years, you will step into an environment defined by deep trust, high stability, and zero corporate bureaucracy. This role is built for a pragmatic financial leader who thrives on being floor-present—someone who connects general ledger entries to actual production, shipping, and plant workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead daily accounting operations, driving month-end close, financial statement preparation, and general ledger precision.
- Partner directly with the President to rapidly deliver tactical financial answers, cost analyses, and operational reports.
- Oversee and modernize core financial workflows across a small, dedicated finance team handling AR, AP, and general accounting.
- Manage corporate risk and administrative programs, including commercial insurance policies, workers' compensation, and 401(k) retirement plans.
- Coordinate year-end audits with internal accounting staff and external auditors.
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