Chief Financial Officer

Company Overview

Client is a technically focused specialty chemical and intermediates company entering an exciting stage of growth and preparing for its initial public offering (IPO). The company has built a strong reputation for technical excellence, customer service, and product quality. As we transition toward becoming a public company, we are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to build and lead the finance function while personally managing the company's accounting operations until additional staff are added.

This role is ideal for an experienced financial leader who is comfortable working at both strategic and tactical levels - from developing IPO readiness plans and financial controls to booking journal entries and reconciling accounts in Sage 100.

Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will serve as the company's senior financial executive responsible for accounting, finance, compliance, and reporting functions. The CFO will also directly perform controller- level and staff accounting duties due to the company's lean structure. This includes full-cycle accounting, month-end close, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and audit support.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting expertise , Sage 100 proficiency , and public company readiness experience , with the ability to both lead strategically and execute independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the executive team and financial liaison to the CEO, board, investors, and external auditors.
• Lead IPO readiness activities, including the establishment of internal controls, accounting policies, and SOX-compliant processes.
• Develop and oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range strategy.
• Manage capital structure, cash flow, and liquidity to support growth and shareholder value creation.
• Prepare financial presentations and analysis for the board, investors, and underwriters.

Controller & Accounting Responsibilities

Perform and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations in Sage 100 , including :

Qualifications Required :

accounting function.

modules.

environment.

Preferred :

of goods tracking.

company transition.

Compensation and Benefits