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Robert Half is conducting a search for a Chief Financial Officer on behalf of a well-established, growth-oriented organization headquartered in Central Kentucky. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced finance executive who enjoys partnering with ownership and executive leadership to drive business performance, profitability, and long-term growth.
The CFO will serve as a key member of the executive team, providing financial leadership, operational insight, and strategic guidance across the organization. This role offers significant visibility and the opportunity to influence company direction while leading all aspects of finance and accounting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all finance and accounting functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, tax, and internal controls
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute strategic business initiatives
- Provide actionable financial analysis and performance metrics to support decision-making
- Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
- Manage cash flow, banking relationships, debt compliance, and capital planning activities
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards
- Evaluate business performance and identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance and accounting team
- Support growth initiatives, process improvements, and technology enhancements
- Serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team on financial and operational matters
Preferred Background
- Experience supporting a multi-site, consumer products, distribution, manufacturing, retail, or high-growth organization
- Strong understanding of operational finance and performance management
- Experience leading organizations through periods of growth, transformation, or process improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is a plus.
- Certification such as CPA, CMA, or a comparable credential is preferred.
- At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance, with exposure to fast-moving growth environments.
- Strong command of financial planning and analysis, treasury operations, budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
- Demonstrated success leading teams and building effective cross-functional partnerships.
- Advanced skills in financial modeling, cash flow planning, and performance analysis.
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, capital planning, or fundraising initiatives.
- Proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint.