DISHER
Chief Financial Officer
DISHER, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528
Chief Financial Officer - Grand Rapids, Michigan
DISHER is partnering with a motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to fill their Chief Financial Officer position. In this role, you will will act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, oversee all financial operations, and ensure the company's long-term financial health and stability.
What it's like to work here:
This is a start-up motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids with under 100 employees. The company is customer experience-driven, dedicated to the superior care of both the machine and the wild soul that rides it.
They are a dedicated people who thrive in a progressive, growing company with a team-oriented environment, committed to steady growth and creating a quality product.
What you'll get to do:Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support business objectivesParticipate in strategic initiatives, including fundraising, acquisitions, and capital allocation decisions.Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to align with company goals and product development timelines.Manage relationships with lending partners, ensuring optimal capital structures and compliance with loan agreements.Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.Manage Tax Planning & Investment Allocations.Oversee year end preparations, external CPA engagements, and manage the annual financial statement review.Lead forward-looking financial modeling to assess liquidity, future cash needs, and financing options.Collaborate with operations teams to improve inventory management and production cost accounting.Develop internal financial controls to mitigate risks and safeguard company assets.Provide leadership in building out the company's HR function.Support process improvements and help scale operations to meet market demand.What will make you successful:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).10+ years of financial leadership experience, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment.Strong background in capital management, lending relationships, and external financial reporting.Expertise in cost accounting, New Model Development allocation, and inventory management for production-based businesses.Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning and analysis for a growing company.Experience working with ERP systems and implementing financial controls.Proven track record of supporting business growth and scaling operations effectively.Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience building finance and HR teams.High integrity and confidentiality.
DISHER is partnering with a motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids, Michigan to fill their Chief Financial Officer position. In this role, you will will act as a key strategic partner to the CEO and senior leadership team, oversee all financial operations, and ensure the company's long-term financial health and stability.
What it's like to work here:
This is a start-up motorcycle manufacturer in Grand Rapids with under 100 employees. The company is customer experience-driven, dedicated to the superior care of both the machine and the wild soul that rides it.
They are a dedicated people who thrive in a progressive, growing company with a team-oriented environment, committed to steady growth and creating a quality product.
What you'll get to do:Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO and senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support business objectivesParticipate in strategic initiatives, including fundraising, acquisitions, and capital allocation decisions.Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting to align with company goals and product development timelines.Manage relationships with lending partners, ensuring optimal capital structures and compliance with loan agreements.Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.Manage Tax Planning & Investment Allocations.Oversee year end preparations, external CPA engagements, and manage the annual financial statement review.Lead forward-looking financial modeling to assess liquidity, future cash needs, and financing options.Collaborate with operations teams to improve inventory management and production cost accounting.Develop internal financial controls to mitigate risks and safeguard company assets.Provide leadership in building out the company's HR function.Support process improvements and help scale operations to meet market demand.What will make you successful:
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).10+ years of financial leadership experience, ideally in a manufacturing or automotive environment.Strong background in capital management, lending relationships, and external financial reporting.Expertise in cost accounting, New Model Development allocation, and inventory management for production-based businesses.Demonstrated ability to lead financial planning and analysis for a growing company.Experience working with ERP systems and implementing financial controls.Proven track record of supporting business growth and scaling operations effectively.Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience building finance and HR teams.High integrity and confidentiality.