Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – Contract Role

Location: Northern Colorado

Our client is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to lead and support a major transaction process while overseeing the company’s financial operations. This role requires a hands-on, in office, collaborative finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is skilled in M&A, manufacturing cost accounting, and financial modeling.

Key Interim CFO Focus Areas & Responsibilities (Approximate Time Allocation):

• 75% Transaction Support

  • Data Room & Diligence (25%) – Partner closely with the investment banker to gather, organize, and maintain a virtual data room ahead of a transaction deadline. Ensure completeness and accuracy of all diligence materials.

  • Financial Model Mastery (25%) – Quickly learn and deeply understand the company’s existing financial model. Confidently field questions from stakeholders, support presentations, and explain model assumptions and business drivers to buyers and advisors.

  • Analysis & Schedules (25%) – Lead the preparation of schedules, reports, and supporting analysis required for the transaction. Coordinate responses to diligence questions.

• 25% Operational Finance Leadership

  • Oversee monthly financial performance and analysis. Maintain visibility into manufacturing costs (including tariffs), operating performance, and site-level profitability.

  • Supervise a team of 11 in accounting and finance functions, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and controls.

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives, including modeling exit options and preparing for scale.

Minimum Interim CFO Requirements (Must-Haves):

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• Active CPA designation (required)

• Significant experience in manufacturing and cost accounting

• Proven experience leading and supervising accounting teams

• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling (including M&A models)

• Demonstrated buy-side and sell-side M&A experience, preferably with private equity transactions

• Proficiency with Excel, including advanced modeling and analysis skills

Preferred Interim CFO Qualifications (Nice-to-Haves):

• CMA designation

• Experience scaling companies for growth, especially in preparation for PE exit

Interim CFO Personality & Culture Fit:

• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership style

• Able to “hold their own” with buyers (including large corporations and PE firms), lawyers, and advisors

• Comfortable rolling up sleeves to solve problems; solution-focused attitude

• Confident yet approachable, able to build trust with a strong and capable finance team

Interim CFO Work Environment:

• Business casual dress code

• Supportive, thoughtful leadership and strong existing finance team

• Culture values open communication, collaboration, and practical problem-solving
  
  Only local candidates will be considered for this role.

Interested in learning more about the Interim CFO role?
Please submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant experience and interest in the Interim CFO role.

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