<p>💼 <strong>Chief Financial Officer Opportunity</strong> 💼</p><p>Are you an experienced and strategic leader ready to guide a growing company toward its next big milestone? We are seeking a <strong>CFO</strong> to partner with the CEO in driving strategy, optimizing revenue streams, and preparing the organization for a successful future transition, all while taking a hands-on approach to the general ledger and month end close?</p><p><br></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial financial expert who thrives in small to mid-sized private organizations, enjoys building scalable processes, and has the vision to lead both current operations and long-term strategic goals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><p>This is your chance to:</p><ul><li><strong>Shape Strategy & Growth</strong>: Partner with executive leadership to establish and achieve ambitions for growth and an eventual exit.</li><li><strong>Lead from the Front</strong>: Be both hands-on and visionary, managing day-to-day financial operations while steering long-term success.</li><li><strong>Cross-Functional Impact</strong>: Influence departments beyond finance, including HR, IT, and operations, to create a cohesive strategy.</li><li><strong>Drive Financial Excellence</strong>: Own and optimize accounting controls, reporting, and budgetary processes, while ensuring alignment with GAAP principles.</li></ul><p><strong>What Sets You Apart:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic & Hands-On</strong>: A leader who can "be in the weeds" while keeping sight of the big picture.</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurial Spirit</strong>: A self-starter who thrives in growth-stage environments.</li><li><strong>Cross-Department Leadership</strong>: Comfortable managing functions like HR, IT, and payroll alongside core financial responsibilities.</li><li><strong>Team-First Mentality</strong>: A strong value system with the ability to prioritize company and team success over individual goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a Buyer to join our team in California in a contract role with the potential for a permanent position. This position supports purchasing activities within a manufacturing environment by coordinating supplier interactions, managing order accuracy, and maintaining organized procurement records. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound negotiation skills, and the ability to work closely with accounting and operations to keep purchasing activities running smoothly.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full purchase order cycle, confirming that item details, pricing, and delivery commitments are accurate before orders are released.<br>• Identify suppliers with relevant experience and negotiate competitive terms related to cost, lead times, and payment conditions to support business goals.<br>• Investigate and resolve purchasing issues such as shipment mistakes, damaged materials, and invoice discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Maintain complete and accurate procurement documentation in alignment with company policies and audit requirements.<br>• Partner with internal teams, including accounting and operations, to coordinate purchasing needs and support day-to-day supply requirements.<br>• Prepare purchasing reports and track key documentation to improve procurement efficiency and assist with budgeting activities.<br>• Support internal or external audits by gathering requested records and responding clearly to documentation inquiries.<br>• Utilize purchasing and enterprise systems such as SAP or similar software tools to process transactions and maintain reliable records.