Chief Financial Officer

Palmer Group is partnering with a well-established, privately held organization in Central Iowa in its search for a Chief Financial Officer. This is a key executive leadership opportunity for an experienced financial leader who enjoys being closely connected to the business and influencing decisions beyond the finance function. Working directly with the CEO and executive leadership team, this individual will help shape long-term strategy, strengthen financial and operational performance, and provide leadership across several critical areas of the organization.Work Model:On-SiteWhat You Will Do:Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team on financial, operational, and business decisionsLead financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, reporting, accounting, and overall financial strategyProvide financial and operational insights that help leadership identify opportunities, assess risk, and improve business performanceGuide capital allocation and support the evaluation of investments and long-term growth opportunitiesOversee tax strategy and planning, audits, compliance, and the organization's financial control environmentIdentify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs, and strengthen operational efficiencyProvide executive leadership and direction for technology and international HR functionsPartner with the CEO on shareholder relationships, legal matters, and other strategic initiativesLead, develop, and mentor high-performing teams while strengthening succession planning and leadership capabilitiesWhat You Will Need to Be Successful:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant senior-level responsibilityBroad financial expertise across accounting, financial planning and analysis, forecasting, tax, risk management, and complianceProven ability to operate as a strategic business partner and contribute to decisions beyond traditional financeStrong leadership experience with a track record of developing people and building effective teamsAbility to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable business recommendationsStrong business judgment with a collaborative, hands-on leadership approachExperience working within a complex, multi-location, or international organization preferredCPA, CFA, or similar professional designation preferredExperience with technology strategy, ERP systems, or IT leadership is a plus