Interim Chief Financial Officer

A manufacturing organisation is seeking a hands-on Interim CFO to lead its accounting and finance function across a period of operational improvement and transformation. Reporting to the CEO, the role covers financial reporting, forecasting, internal controls, cost accounting, and inventory visibility at the plant level. The engagement spans an estimated 18 to 24 months with no anticipated permanent conversion.

The Interim CFO will lead the NetSuite implementation, develop operating KPIs and management reporting, and support transaction readiness by improving the quality and consistency of financial information. Regular onsite presence at manufacturing facilities is required, with approximately one trip per month of two to three days duration. The role is based from a Midtown Manhattan or New Jersey office on a hybrid schedule of roughly two to three days per week.

• Lead accounting and finance teams across financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and internal controls
• Partner with the CEO and plant leadership to identify and execute operational performance improvements
• Strengthen plant-level financial reporting to improve visibility into manufacturing costs, inventory, and margins
• Improve cost accounting processes and inventory reporting to support accurate financial results
• Develop and maintain operating KPIs and management reporting across manufacturing locations
• Lead NetSuite implementation and adoption in partnership with internal stakeholders and implementation resources
• Support transaction readiness by improving the quality and consistency of financial reporting and processes

• CPA designation with demonstrated CFO or VP Finance experience at equivalent responsibility level
• Significant finance leadership in manufacturing, including oversight of multiple production facilities
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing profitability analysis
• Direct experience translating financial analysis into measurable operational improvements at the plant level
• Prior NetSuite experience, with implementation leadership preferred
• Availability for an 18 to 24-month hybrid engagement with regular facility travel

Green Key Resources is a specialist staffing and recruitment firm placing professionals across finance, accounting, technology, and related disciplines. The firm works with organisations ranging from mid-market businesses to large enterprises across the United States.