Chief Financial Officer

Gaylord Archival (www.gaylord.com), located in Syracuse, NY since 1896, is a mid-size manufacturer with 60 employees and a market leader of preservation and display solutions for museums, archives, libraries, and cultural organizations. We have an exciting on-site opportunity for an experienced hands-on financial leader. Position Summary: Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for day-to-day financial stewardship and a key member of the executive team charged with refining and executing our strategic growth plans. Key Duties and Responsibilities Support revenue growth through new product development cost modeling and strategic acquisitions. Sponsor business systems re-platforming and modernization (e-commerce and ERP), ensuring scope, budget, timeline, and accountability. Manage banking, treasury, loan covenant compliance and reporting, and payment approvals. Lead monthly and year-end close in compliance with GAAP. Prepare and present a monthly financial package to the CEO including monthly budget to actual results with explanations of drivers behind significant variances. Lead, coach, and develop the finance team comprised of an Accounting Manager, and two Accounting Specialists (AP & AR). Ensure federal and state income tax and state sales and use tax compliance. Manage inventory costing process including development of annual standard costs, overhead rates, and cycle counting process. Maintain strong internal controls over cost accounting process to ensure accurate inventory valuation. Lead annual budgeting and financial forecasting. Coordinate year-end audits and ensure timely completion.Key Skills and Abilities Standard costing proficiency within a manufacturing operation. Successful M&A experience. Experience evaluating strategic acquisitions, including financial due diligence, valuation analysis, integration planning, and assessment of strategic fit. Proven experience leading business systems modernization as a sponsor or senior finance leader, with a strong understanding of how financial and operational processes translate into system design. Knowledge of Shopify, Oracle, and/or Microsoft BC is a plus. Proactive, ownership-driven approach to problem solving and follow through. Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills. Strong background in financial planning and analysis, accounting operations, and internal controls.Education and Qualification RequirementsBachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent hands-on experience will be given strong consideration.Minimum of 8 years of relevant finance or accounting leadership experience required.Benefits Package with Gaylord Archival:In addition to professional growth and meaningful challenge, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes: * Competitive Base Salary * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * 401K Match * Generous Paid Time Off * Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance * Employee Assistance ProgramWe attract and retain exceptional talent by offering a flexible, collaborative work environment that values work-life balance, health and safety, teamwork, and shared accountability for business results.