Interim CFO

Sioux Falls SD On-Site/Hybrid

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in Sioux Falls South Dakota to identify an experienced Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This executive-level consultant will provide strategic and operational financial leadership during a critical transition period while partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team.

The Interim CFO will oversee all aspects of finance accounting treasury forecasting budgeting financial reporting banking relationships and operational performance management. This individual will play a key role in strengthening financial visibility enhancing controls optimizing working capital and supporting the organizations continued growth and profitability.

This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with deep manufacturing experience and a proven track record guiding organizations through leadership transitions growth initiatives acquisitions restructurings or operational transformations.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO Board and executive leadership team.
• Provide financial insight and strategic guidance to support business objectives.
• Evaluate and enhance financial reporting processes and internal controls.
• Develop strategies to improve profitability cash flow and operational performance.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting the organization.

• Lead budgeting forecasting and long-range planning activities.
• Develop rolling forecasts and monthly financial performance reviews.
• Analyze revenue trends margins labor costs SG&A expenses and manufacturing performance.
• Establish and monitor financial and operational KPIs.
• Deliver actionable recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

• Oversee cost accounting and standard costing functions.
• Analyze product profitability inventory management and manufacturing efficiencies.
• Evaluate production variances and develop margin improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations leadership to strengthen plant performance and cost controls.
• Support inventory accuracy and cycle count programs.

• Lead cash forecasting liquidity planning and working capital initiatives.
• Optimize accounts receivable accounts payable and inventory performance.
• Manage banking relationships and debt compliance requirements.
• Oversee 13-week cash flow forecasting processes.
• Monitor borrowing base calculations and lender reporting obligations.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting operations including AP AR payroll fixed assets and general accounting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead month-end and year-end close procedures.
• Enhance reporting packages and executive financial dashboards.

• Assess strengthen and document internal controls and governance processes.
• Coordinate annual audit activities and manage external auditor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulatory and lender requirements.
• Review and improve accounting policies and procedures.

• Support ERP optimization and financial systems improvements.
• Participate in M&A integration carve-out and restructuring initiatives as needed.
• Lead profitability enhancement and cost reduction projects.
• Assist with capital planning and investment analysis.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
• 15 years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
• Previous experience as a CFO Interim CFO VP of Finance or Finance Director.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Strong background in cost accounting and inventory-intensive environments.
• Experience managing banking relationships and debt facilities.
• Experience supporting privately held family-owned or private equity-backed organizations preferred.

• CPA CMA and/or MBA preferred.

• GAAP financial reporting
• Manufacturing finance and cost accounting
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Treasury and cash management
• Budgeting forecasting and business modeling
• ERP systems and manufacturing software platforms
• Banking relationships and covenant compliance

This engagement offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact within a growing manufacturing organization by partnering with executive leadership to improve financial performance enhance operational visibility and position the business for sustained success. The selected consultant will play a critical leadership role during a pivotal period while helping establish the foundation for long-term growth.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.