CFO – Logistics Industry
Our client is a privately-owned food grade tank carrier, providing transportation services throughout the United States, while also offering import/export servicesbetween the US, Canada and Mexico. Headquartered in Winter Haven, Florida and recognized nationwide as an industry leader, our client boasts a fleet consisting of over 600 tractors & 1,200 trailers.
CFO - Logistics Industry
Our client is seeking a strategic, hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join
their executive team. The CFO will be responsible for driving financial strategy, overseeing financial operations, supporting M&A initiatives, and guiding long-term growth for our client’s $120M+ transportation company. This is a key leadership role, partnering directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape the company's future.
Job Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with our client’s business objectives and growth plans, including acquisitions of 1-2 tanker companies.
- Partner with the CEO and executive team to drive financial performance, capital investments, and long-term value creation.
- Provide actionable financial insights to guide company-wide operational and strategic decisions.
- Oversee accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit functions with a deep understanding of an asset-intensive operation.
- Manage capital expenditures and optimize financing strategies for a growing fleet (455 trucks, 900 trailers) and expanding terminal network.
- Ensure effective cash flow management, warranty recovery processes, and insurance risk management for fleet assets.
- Lead financial due diligence, modeling, and integration efforts for potential acquisitions.
- Support the transition to a network-based terminal model across 8+ locations.
- Develop frameworks for financial scalability as the company continues to expand its footprint.
- Oversee financial system management and integration, including the TMS (AS400 integrated with FleetOps).
- Champion the use of technology and data analytics to drive operational efficiencies and financial reporting accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable accounting principles (GAAP) and regulatory standards.
- Lead internal audit processes, manage external audit relationships, and maintain robust internal controls.
- Oversee tax planning and compliance, including state and federal transportation tax regulations.
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
- Promote cross-functional partnership across operations, sales, maintenance, and terminal leadership teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a senior finance executive (preferably CFO or VP of Finance) in transportation, logistics, or an asset-heavy industry.
- Experience supporting operational and organic growth, as well as M&A activity.
- Strong knowledge of transportation management systems (TMS), preferably AS400-based systems, and familiarity with fleet management KPIs.
- Proven success managing financials for multi-location operations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work on-site in Winter Haven, Florida with regular engagement across terminal locations nationwide.
This position offers a competitive base salary.
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