CFO - Manufacturing

Description

CFO - Manufacturing

About All In One Accounting

All In One Accounting is a 7-time winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Twin Cities and one of the Best Places to Work in the Minneapolis area. Our purpose is simple: to make the lives of entrepreneurial and nonprofit leaders better. We do that by supporting profitable growth, protecting assets, and amplifying impact — bringing financial clarity and strategic leadership to the clients who need it most. We run on EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), which means clear goals, strong accountability, and a team that executes with intention.

The CFO Role at All In One Accounting

At AIOA, the CFO is the single owner of the client relationship — fully and without ambiguity. Client realization, utilization, Net Promoter Score (NPS), retention, and growth all come back to you. You report to your Managing Director, who owns the practice system around you. Below you sits a team of Accountants and Controllers who execute the work and escalate relevant issues to you. You own the relationship, the outcomes, and the accountability that comes with both. In EOS terms, your Managing Director holds you accountable to your results — and you hold your team accountable to theirs.

About this CFO Role

We're seeking a strategic Manufacturing CFO to own a book of client relationships and provide executive-level financial leadership to small and mid-sized manufacturers. At AIOA, the CFO is the single owner of the client relationship — fully and without ambiguity. Client realization, utilization, NPS, retention, and growth all come back to you. You'll LMA a team of Senior Controllers, Controllers, Senior Accountants, and Accountants. The relationship, the outcomes, and the accountability are yours.

Now About You

We hire for hungry, humble, and smart — and our CFOs demonstrate those qualities at the highest level of individual client ownership. Hungry means you treat your book of business like it's yours — because it is. You stay current, push your clients to think bigger, and bring ideas that go beyond what was asked. Humble means you listen before you advise, build trust before you challenge, and invest in the people on your team as a genuine priority. Smart means you read organizations quickly, communicate with clarity and authority, and make complex financial strategy feel accessible. You own the relationship, the outcomes, and the accountability that comes with both.

LMA Accountability

In EOS, LMA — Leadership, Management, and Accountability — is the framework through which every leader fulfills their people responsibilities. As a CFO, your LMA accountability covers your delivery team: you are responsible for the relationships, metrics, and outcomes of every team member who reports to you. You develop your people, hold them accountable to quality and timeliness, and escalate issues proactively to your Managing Director.

How Business Development Works at AIOA

At AIOA, a dedicated Business Development team handles lead generation and pipeline management. As a CFO, your role in growth is to deepen the value AIOA delivers to your existing clients — identifying expansion opportunities, strengthening relationships, and ensuring every client on your book sees AIOA as indispensable. When BD surfaces a qualified prospect, you may be brought in as the subject matter expert to help close. But your primary growth accountability is your existing book.

Responsibilities & Expectations

Client Ownership - Realization, Utilization, NPS, Retention & Growth

Own the client relationship including realization, utilization, NPS, retention, and growth for your full book of manufacturing clients

Serve as the primary strategic advisor and relationship lead for manufacturing business owners and executive teams

Identify and proactively address account risks — surfacing issues before they affect client satisfaction or retention

Deliver accurate and timely financials on budget for every client on your book

Develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with each client's production capacity and business growth

Lead capital investment analysis including equipment, facility, and technology decisions

Build financial models for product pricing, make-or-buy decisions, and capacity planning

Develop long-range cash flow forecasts and working capital strategies

Support M&A diligence, business valuations, and ownership transition planning

Advise on ERP selection, implementation planning, and financial system strategy

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients' external partners including lenders, private equity partners, CPAs, and industry advisors

Identify and act on expansion opportunities within your existing book

LMA - Leadership, Management, & Accountability

LMA: responsible for team member relationships, metrics, and outcomes across your delivery team

Interview and assess candidates for future roles within your team.

Set the standard for work quality, client communication, and professional conduct across your team

Develop the people on your team through regular feedback, coaching, and intentional growth conversations

Hold team members accountable to quality, timeliness, and EOS commitments — clearly and consistently

Escalate people issues proactively to your Managing Director — don't wait until problems compound

Ensure capacity is managed well — your team is neither overwhelmed nor underutilized

Deliver CFO Services

Deliver CFO services to your full book of manufacturing clients at the highest level of quality and strategic depth

Ensure your delivery team has the direction, context, and support needed to deliver excellent work on every account

Escalate relevant issues to your Managing Director proactively — not after the fact

Internal Responsibilities

Complete all internal responsibilities including time tracking, capacity planning, and quarterly Rocks

Actively participate in All In One Accounting's Brand Ambassador program, representing our mission and values

Uphold security practices to protect client assets and firm data effectively

Requirements

The Successful Candidate Will Have

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)

Experience in a multi-client or Client Accounting Services (CAS) environment strongly preferred

12+ years of progressive financial leadership with meaningful manufacturing industry experience

Proven success in executive-level financial advisory and client relationship ownership

Deep expertise in manufacturing finance including cost accounting, capital planning, inventory management, and operational strategy

Demonstrated track record of LMA — leading and developing accounting teams

Excellence in executive communication with manufacturing owners, operators, and lenders

Strong familiarity with EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) preferred

Why All In One Accounting

All In One Accounting offers a work environment built on flexibility, trust, and genuine investment in our people. With team members across the country, we've built a culture that works regardless of geography — grounded in our five core values of Commitment, Foresight, Relationships, Tenacity, and Teamwork. This is a rare opportunity to step into true business ownership without equity risk — running your own practice, leading your own team, and sharing in the results you create. If you're ready to operate like a partner, we're ready to treat you like one.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $140,000 – $165,000

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

HSA, FSA, and dependent care options

Tenured PTO program — paid time off increases with years of service

Professional development opportunities

Certification support and continuing education assistance

Annual bonus of up to 15% of ba