CFO
JOB_53676631181876Job type
PermanentLocation
New JerseyProfession
Accounting And FinanceIndustry
Retail & Consumer GoodsPay
Salary + Bonus, Medical/Dental, PTO, and Stock Options
CFO Position Available in New Jersey - Hybrid Opportunity with a Growing Company!
Your New Company
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A publicly traded, sustainability-focused CEA (controlled‑environment agriculture) and consumer packaged goods (CPG) company is seeking a strategic, execution‑driven Chief Financial Officer to lead financial management, capital strategy, and corporate governance during a critical growth phase. This executive will partner closely with the CEO and Board to strengthen financial discipline, scale operations, and drive long‑term value creation.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, capital allocation, and growth strategy.
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and profitability initiatives.
Public Company & Capital Markets
- Lead SEC reporting and compliance (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements).
- Manage investor relations, earnings processes, and institutional communications.
- Drive capital-raising efforts across equity, debt, and structured transactions.
- Maintain strong relationships with banks, lenders, auditors, and legal advisors.
Accounting, Controls & Governance
- Ensure robust internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial integrity.
- Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, and audit functions.
- Support Board committees, including Audit and Compensation.
Operations & Growth Enablement
- Provide financial oversight for operational scale-up and manufacturing investments.
- Evaluate M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships.
- Support expansion into higher‑margin CPG categories such as shelf-stable and RTD products.
- Implement systems and analytics to scale a multi‑channel business.
Team Leadership
- Build and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
- Promote accountability, urgency, and continuous improvement.
Required
- CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a public company.
- Deep expertise in SEC reporting, GAAP, SOX, and corporate governance.
- Strong capital markets and financing experience.
- Proven ability to work with Boards, auditors, and external advisors.
- Hands‑on leadership style suited to a fast-growing, resource‑conscious environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in CPG, food & beverage, agriculture, manufacturing, or consumer brands.
- Background in growth‑stage or turnaround public companies.
- M&A and strategic transaction experience.
- MBA, CPA, or similar credentials.
Personal Attributes
- Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
- High integrity, transparency, and accountability.
- Collaborative partner across operations and commercial teams.
- Comfortable navigating complexity and rapid change.
Why This Role
An opportunity to shape the financial foundation and capital strategy of a mission‑driven public company entering a pivotal growth stage, working alongside an entrepreneurial leadership team.
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CFOJOB_536766311818762026-01-162026-04-16
Talk to Lucas Wickwire, the specialist consultant managing this position
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