Interim Chief Financial Officer

E78 Talent
PE21 Boston
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Privately held, company is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to provide leadership during a transitional period. The Interim CFO will partner closely with the new CEO and board to maintain financial oversight, manage lender relationships, and stabilize trading-related financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide hands-on financial leadership during CFO transition period
  • Oversee all financial operations, with particular focus on the metals trading business
  • Manage lender relationships and financing structures supporting trading activity
  • Ensure proper accounting treatment for trading activities, including mark-to-market, inventory valuation, and hedge accounting as applicable
  • Monitor liquidity, cash forecasting, and risk management tied to commodity trading positions
  • Support manufacturing financial operations and cost accounting processes
  • Collaborate with ownership, board members, and external advisors during transition
  • Help stabilize financial reporting and controls during interim period
  • Potential to assist with permanent CFO search and onboarding

Qualifications:

  • Significant CFO or senior finance leadership experience in commodity trading, or related sectors (oil & gas, energy, scrap metals, etc.)
  • Strong technical understanding of trading accounting, risk management, and lender financing structures
  • Experience managing lender relationships and complex borrowing base structures tied to trading businesses
  • Manufacturing finance and cost accounting experience a strong plus
  • Ability to work onsite or travel regularly to Southwest Michigan; Chicago-based or Midwest candidates strongly preferred, Houston considered for strong trading experience

Seniority level

* Seniority level

Director

Employment type

* Employment type

Contract

Job function

* Job function

Accounting/Auditing
* Industries

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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Published on 7/15/2025, 1:03 PM