Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company: Fast-growing, multi-entity lumber company in the Opelousas, Louisiana area IndustryPaper & Forest Products TypePrivately HeldAbout the RoleThe Company is in need of a hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to take the lead in financial strategy, infrastructure, and daily finance operations. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and ownership team, and will be actively involved in a range of financial activities including accounting, cash flow, inventory, margin analysis, banking, and operational performance. This is a key role that requires a strategic and tactical approach to help scale the business through strong financial leadership, process improvement, and operational insight. Key responsibilities for the CFO include advising on financial strategy, growth planning, and performance, as well as leading budgeting, forecasting, and KPI reporting across multiple entities and locations. The CFO will also oversee all accounting operations, manage cash flow and liquidity, provide oversight of inventory valuation and costing, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a CPA and/or MBA preferred, and at least 7 years' of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience in multi-entity, inventory-heavy environments. Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering skills are essential, as is experience with ERP systems, reporting tools, and financial modeling. Hiring Manager TitleCEOFunctionsFinance