Chief Financial Officer at Industrial Pallet Corp – Lafayette, Indiana

At IPC, we don’t just manufacture pallets — we build teams, communities, and partnerships that last. Our mission is simple: to be the TEAM of CHOICE for our PEOPLE and the PARTNER of CHOICE for our CUSTOMERS. We are driven by operational excellence, safety, and the belief that strong leadership and strong culture go hand-in-hand.

We don’t believe in “jobs.” We believe in ownership.

We are a privately-owned, mission-driven company delivering innovative, efficient, and renewable solutions that support products across the globe. From humble beginnings to a national operation generating over $100MM in annual revenue, our growth has been driven by strong values, disciplined execution, and exceptional people.

Our culture is defined by:
· Positive attitude

· Humility

· Respect

· Relentless pursuit of excellence

· Giving our best effort every time

We practice Extreme Ownership. We take responsibility, solve problems without excuses, and empower our teams to succeed.

Due to an internal promotion and continued growth, we are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to help lead our next phase of expansion and long-term value creation.

As Chief Financial Officer, you will serve as a trusted strategic advisor and operational partner to executive leadership. You will provide financial clarity, strengthen operational discipline, and help architect financial infrastructure required to support continued growth and scalability.

· Serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership

· Lead all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and compliance

· Provide actionable financial insights to support operational excellence

· Develop and execute short- and long-term financial strategies

· Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting

· Lead ERP implementation and financial systems improvements

· Build and mentor a high-performing finance team

· Establish strong internal controls and compliance practices

· Partner cross-functionally to support business performance and growth

· Providing clear financial visibility and decision support

· Building scalable financial systems and processes

· Strengthening financial discipline across the organization

· Developing a strong and capable finance team

· Serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership

· Helping guide the company’s next phase of growth

Required:

· 10+ years of progressive Accounting and Finance experience

· Senior leadership experience (Director, VP, Controller, or CFO level)

· Experience leading financial planning, reporting, and analysis

· Experience leading and developing finance teams

· Strong strategic thinking and communication skills

Preferred:

· Public accounting background (CPA preferred)

· Manufacturing, distribution, or industrial experience

· ERP implementation experience

· Experience in privately-owned or growth-oriented organizations

· Competitive base compensation

· Performance-based incentive compensation

· Profit-sharing participation

· Comprehensive benefits package

· Opportunity to shape the future of a growing organization

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.