Chief Financial Officer

Van Norman & Associates is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to serve as the senior financial executive and a core member of the executive leadership team. This role reports directly to the Managing Partners and focuses on building and executing financial strategy while providing leadership across accounting, treasury, risk management, banking relationships, and strategic planning. The position is based onsite in Des Moines, Iowa.

In this full-time role, you will guide the company’s financial direction, strengthen cash flow and working capital performance, and ensure decision-ready reporting for executive leadership. You will also lead and develop the accounting and finance team, partnering closely with operational leaders to improve profitability and efficiency across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to ownership and executive leadership.
• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with long-term business objectives.
• Lead annual strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial modeling.
• Evaluate growth opportunities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, and major business initiatives.
• Support ownership with business valuation, succession planning, and long-term value creation strategies.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Manage annual budgeting and monthly forecasting processes.
• Create KPI dashboards and reporting tools for executive leadership.
• Analyze product, customer, sales channel, and operational profitability.
• Lead financial support for pricing strategy and margin improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Monitor KPIs including gross margin, labor utilization, inventory management, capacity utilization, equipment ROI, working capital performance, and EBITDA performance.
• Support operational improvement initiatives through financial analysis and decision support.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities across the organization.
• Manage banking and lending relationships, including cash management, liquidity planning, borrowing capacity, and covenant compliance.
• Lead negotiations for credit facilities and financing arrangements.
• Manage insurance programs and corporate risk management initiatives.
• Develop strategies to optimize cash flow and working capital.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial, payroll, and tax regulations.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies, and coordinate annual audits and tax compliance activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and financial institutions.
• Champion continuous improvement through technology and automation, optimizing ERP and financial management systems.
• Support business intelligence and data analytics initiatives, improving reporting capabilities and financial visibility.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Develop succession plans and career growth opportunities within the finance department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a senior finance leadership role such as Controller, Director of Finance, VP Finance, or CFO.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, treasury management, and internal controls.
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing banking relationships and cash flow.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business partnering skills.

Technologies

• ERP
• EFI Pace

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in commercial printing, manufacturing, distribution, fulfillment, promotional products, apparel, packaging, direct mail, or related industries.
• Experience with multi-location operations.
• Experience supporting business growth, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational scaling.
• Experience with EFI Pace or similar ERP systems.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: USD 140,000 - 160,000 per year (USD 140,000.00 - 160,000.00 per year). Job type: Full-time.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Location

• Des Moines, IA (onsite)
• Ability to commute: Des Moines, IA 50321 (preferred)
• Work location: In person