Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Westford, Massachusetts (on-site, 5 days per week)
Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
We are seeking a hands-on Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and support the next phase of growth in a dynamic, PE/VC-backed environment.
Reporting to the Board, you'll set financial direction, strengthen controls and processes, and act as a key business partner across operations, sales, and technology, with a strong focus on scalability and future planning.
This role suits a high-energy, hands-on leader with executive presence, strong people skills, and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver annual financial metrics and a 5-year growth plan
Lead FP&A, budgeting, and cost analysis (bids, proposals, COGS savings)
Oversee cash flow, working capital, and banking relationships
Ensure financial reporting and compliance (DCAA/DCMA, UK Companies House)
Manage capital structure, equity reporting, and future financing
Partner cross-functionally on pricing, bids, and operational decisions
Lead and develop the finance team
Oversee financial systems (NetSuite, Power BI)
Support M&A and strategic partnership activity
About You
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
5+ years' experience at Controller, Finance Director, or CFO level
Manufacturing experience essential
Chartered Accountant or CPA desirable
PE/VC experience a plus
Willing to travel quarterly
Benefits
Medical insurance through United Healthcare (3 plan options)
Dental and Vision insurance via Principal
Short-Term Disability and Term Life insurance (Long-Term Disability for executives)
20 days' annual leave, 5 sick days, and 13 holidays
Safe Harbor retirement plan with 3% employer contribution (no employee match required)