Confidential Executive Search: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Location: US/Mexico Border Region (El Paso, Texas-based / Cross-Border Footprint)

Position Type: Full-Time / Executive Leadership

About the Opportunity:

We are a highly complex, fast-paced B2B by-products management and reverse logistics firm servicing major manufacturers and industrial sources across the US and Mexico. We are driven by a singular operational goal: to be the absolute most efficient operator in our space in North America.

We are currently conducting a confidential search for an operationally-minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO). We are not looking for a traditional historical reporter; we are looking for a strategic business partner who uses data to increase velocity, manage inventory market risk, and drive extreme efficiency across our international footprint.

As our CFO, you will work hand-in-hand with executive leadership to master our Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC), optimize cross-border supply chains, and leverage our strong balance sheet to fuel aggressive growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic & Operational Partnership

● Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to the President, CEO, and executive team.

● Partner directly with plant and operations leadership to continuously monitor and drive down cost-per-unit metrics while maintaining disciplined purchase and sales operations.

● Lead the FP&A process, including budgeting, forecasting, and evaluating growth strategies such as greenfield development and M&A assimilation.

● Display a strong curiosity and proactive interest in leveraging AI tools and workflow automation to drive efficiency gains.

Working Capital & Treasury

● Master the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) within a cross-border environment.

● Aggressively manage Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO), utilizing throughput and inventory velocity as primary hedges against commodity market volatility.

● Manage the company's cash flow and working capital, leveraging our strong balance sheet to fuel growth.

● Establish strong internal controls and manage relationships with external auditors and commercial banks.

International Operations (US / Mexico)

● Serve as the executive financial expert on IMMEX compliance and IVA (Value Added Tax) recovery, ensuring cross-border supply chains do not trap working capital.

● Manage the financial operations of our Mexican subsidiaries and shelter companies, ensuring compliance with local regulatory and reporting requirements.

● Navigate the complexities of cross-border financial transactions, dual-currency exchange, and transfer pricing.

Team Leadership & Risk Management

● Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing finance team, establishing clear succession and growth paths.

● Foster a culture of accountability by establishing transparent KPI dashboards for financial and non-financial managers.

● Identify and mitigate financial risks related to commodity price fluctuations.

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

● Experience: Minimum 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience. (Note: We are highly receptive to hungry candidates currently serving as a VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, or Regional Finance Director at a larger organization who are proven and fully ready to step into the CFO seat).

● Industry Fit: A background in high-volume manufacturing (Tier 1/Tier 2 Automotive), contract manufacturing, or complex cross-border logistics is highly preferred.

● Operational Mindset: Demonstrated ability to act as a true business partner to plant operations, with a proven track record of optimizing working capital and managing variable/fixed overhead.

● Cross-Border Expertise: Deep operational understanding of Maquiladora/IMMEX structures, IVA recovery, and dual-currency environments is required.

● Language: Bilingual proficiency in both English and Spanish is highly preferred.

To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant cross-border and operational finance experience.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person