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Divisional CFO – High-Growth Private Equity–Backed Manufacturing Powerhouse (Greater Atlanta, GA)

Are you ready to take the financial helm of a division that is the crown jewel of a booming, multinational, Private Equity–backed leader in manufacturing ?

This is not just another CFO role—it’s your chance to step into a career-defining leadership opportunity where performance is rewarded not only with competitive compensation and bonuses but also with equity from the eventual sale of this high-performing division .

If you’re a dynamic finance leader who thrives in growth-driven environments and can command the room with both presence and strategic insight, this is where your next big chapter begins.

Why This Role Is a Game-Changer

• Profit Center Leadership : You’ll lead the most profitable, fastest-growing division of the company.
• Equity Upside : Beyond a lucrative base and bonus, your impact is rewarded with ownership through equity participation —skin in the game when the division sells in 2-3 years.
• PE-Backed Acceleration : Work side-by-side with seasoned executives and investors who are scaling aggressively and winning in today’s market.
• Career Springboard : This role sets you up as not just a divisional CFO, but as a future enterprise-wide CFO or C-suite leader in the Private Equity world.

What You’ll Do

As Divisional CFO, you’ll be the strategic finance architect and business partner to the Division President and senior leadership team. Your mission is to drive growth, profitability, and long-term value creation by delivering financial clarity and operational excellence.

• Lead all financial management for the division: reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis
• Oversee and mentor a team of plant controllers and plant accountants across multiple manufacturing sites
• Deliver sharp insights on sales strategy, customer profitability, and operational efficiency
• Manage divisional budgets, capital investments, and cash flow performance with precision
• Partner closely with the PE sponsors and corporate CFO on value creation initiatives
• Influence and challenge leadership with data-driven recommendations that push the business forward

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Manufacturing Finance Leader : You’ve led the financials for a division or region with multiple plants, or multi-plant segment , in any type of manufacturing.
• Private Equity Mindset : Experience in a PE-backed environment a huge plus—understanding how to create value for a sale or exit event .
• Versatile Industry Background : Any type of manufacturing experience works; bonus points if you bring knowledge of chemical, liquid, or complex process industries.
• Commanding Executive Presence : You can own a room, influence decision-makers, and lead teams with energy and authority.
• Analytical Edge : Strong grasp of customer sales analysis and ability to turn data into growth-driving strategies.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CPA are a plus but not a deal breaker

Location & Flexibility

• Hybrid work model: Enjoy some flexibility to work from home, but must live—or be willing to relocate—within a reasonable commute to the east side of Greater Metro Atlanta, GA .
• Occasional travel to U.S. plants and periodic international trips.

What You’ll Gain

• Competitive Base + Bonus + Equity Upside – Your impact is directly tied to financial reward
• Full suite of health, wellness, and retirement benefits
• Education assistance and continued leadership development
• The chance to write your name into the success story of a division destined for a PE-backed exit

About the Company

This multinational leader is trusted globally for creating products and brands that have dominated their industries for generations . With 25 North American plants and global operations across Europe and the Far East , the company is a category leader and growth engine backed by Private Equity investment and a proven playbook for expansion and profitability.

This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad. If you’re ready to bring your financial leadership to a fast-paced, PE-backed growth story and be rewarded with both career advancement and equity value creation, then it’s time to step into this Divisional CFO role.

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