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CFO Opportunity in Pasadena, Texas

Clayton Services is searching for a CFO to join a thriving company in Pasadena, Texas. The CFO is a key executive team member, responsible for leading the finance organization to support scalable growth, operational efficiency, and strategic initiatives, including organic expansion and M&A. This role partners closely with the CEO and senior leaders to drive profitability, cash flow, and value creation while serving as a financial advisor and operational strategist.

Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: $200,000 - $250,000 + Bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and more.

CFO Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership & Business Partnership:
• Actively participate in executive leadership discussions and decision-making.
• Collaborate with leaders across departments to drive revenue, margin, and profitability in alignment with strategic goals.
• Challenge assumptions and offer solutions to improve outcomes and decision-making across the business.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of operational levers, including pricing strategies, capital deployment, customer performance, and workforce productivity.
• Financial Management & Reporting:
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and compliance.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reports to internal stakeholders, lenders, and the board.
• Develop and refine financial and operational KPIs to support transparency and accountability.
• Lead the preparation of weekly, monthly, and annual P&Ls across all business units.
• Budgeting & Planning:
• Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and reforecasting processes.
• Translate strategic objectives into measurable financial plans.
• Provide visibility into financial performance and trends to enable proactive management.
• Evaluate business activities and investments, offering insight into financial impact and risks.
• Capital Management & Financing:
• Manage relationships with lenders, including compliance with loan terms and covenants.
• Lead cash flow planning and optimization.
• Support debt financing, refinancing, and capital raising activities.
• Monitor key financial ratios and provide forecasts to anticipate future needs or risks.
• Oversee working capital, collections, vendor payments, and capex budgeting.
• Mergers & Acquisitions:
• Play a critical role in evaluating and executing M&A opportunities.
• Lead due diligence efforts and develop financial models for potential acquisitions.
• Oversee post-acquisition integration and drive the realization of financial synergies.
• Board & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Serve as the primary financial contact for the board and financial sponsors.
• Prepare board materials, financial reviews, and strategic updates.
• Engage regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment on goals, risks, and performance.
• Technology & Systems Oversight:
• Ensure business systems, including ERP and financial tools, are aligned with current and future needs.
• Collaborate with IT and functional leaders to safeguard the company's digital infrastructure.

CFO Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performing finance teams.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate and guide others.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to perform under pressure.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex challenges.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and hands-on leadership approach.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

CFO Education and Experience:

• A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including 5+ years in a CFO role with a manufacturing company
• Must have experience in the manufacturing of goods industry.
• Experience in standard cost and asset-based lending is required.

CFO - Immediate need. Apply today!