Chief Financial Officer

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Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer is a seasoned and strategic leader responsible for overseeing all financial functions of a dynamic, family-owned transportation company. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing financial strategies that drive growth, enhance profitability, and ensure long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and balance high-level strategy with hands-on financial management.

This is a Direct Hire role.

What you will be doing as a CFO …

Partner with leadership to set long-term financial goals, guide strategy, and drive growth through budgeting, planning, and data-driven insights that enhance efficiency, margins, and investment decisions.

Oversee all financial operations and reporting, including accounting, budgeting, cash flow, tax compliance, and reporting, while ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and strong internal controls.

Manage key external relationships with banks, auditors, insurers, and advisors.

Lead and develop the finance and accounting team through mentoring, coaching, and performance management.

Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Enhance data-driven decision-making by implementing KPI dashboards and operational visibility tools.

Identify and address areas of overspending, such as fuel efficiency (MPG), maintenance costs, labor, and inventory controls, to improve profitability.

Drive automation by adopting or optimizing accounting and operational software to streamline billing, payroll, fleet management, and regulatory compliance.

Oversee ERP system implementation and integration, connecting finance with operations, HR, and maintenance.

Evaluate strategic investment opportunities, including acquisitions, new terminals, and service line expansions.

Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through insurance planning, compliance systems, and contract review processes.

Develop budget accountability frameworks across divisions, terminals, and departments, empowering managers with clear financial targets.

Design incentive compensation plans aligned with performance metrics such as fuel efficiency, profitability, and operational outcomes.Skills you ideally bring to the table as a CFO …

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related (MBA or CPA strongly preferred).

At least 10 years of advanced financial leadership experience ideally within transportation or logistics.

Preferred experience working in privately held or family-owned business settings.

Knowledge and expertise in financial management, cost control, and strategic planning.

Skilled in financial software, including QuickBooks, Sage, or other industry-specific systems.

Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities.

Strong emotional intelligence with proven ability to work collaboratively with family stakeholders and long-tenured staff.

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