Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Join a 100% Employee-Owned Company Where People Come First!

Northern Radiator, a 100% EMPLOYEE-OWNED COMPANY, is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at our headquarters in Willmar, Minnesota.
 
At Northern Radiator, you’re more than a number—you’re an owner! We are proud to be 100% employee-owned, which means every team member has a direct stake in our success. We’re driven by a culture of caring, collaboration, and accountability. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow, make an impact, and share in the rewards of our collective success.
 
We’re looking for a strategic and people-focused Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive leadership team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in guiding the financial strength and growth of an employee-owned company while helping to shape the future for every one of our employee-owners.
 
What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the financial operations of the company, guiding its financial strategy, planning, and maintaining its fiscal stability.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to support growth, profitability, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead financial planning, reporting, and risk management with transparency and integrity.
• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to shape business strategy and decision-making.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, and compliance functions.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

 
What We’re Looking For:

• 8+ years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.
• Experience with multi-state corporate, sales tax, and payroll.
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax, insurance and banking knowledge.
• Excellent leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and motivating staff.
• Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Exceptional written, verbal, and listening communication abilities.
• Proven experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior financial leader.
• Ability to balance big-picture vision with hands-on execution.
• A leader who values collaboration, people, and mentorship.
• Experience working with an ESOP company is helpful but not required.
• CMA and/or CPA certification preferred but not required.

Northern Radiator provides high quality heating and cooling products for automotive, agricultural, truck, industrial and racing products. Northern Radiator has been in business for over 54 years. Our headquarters, manufacturing facility, and primary distribution facility is located in Willmar, Minnesota with 19 regional distribution centers located throughout the U.S.
 
Why Join Us?

• Culture of Caring: At Northern Radiator,  we believe in treating every person with dignity, respect, and support. Average employee tenure is over 11 ½ years.
• Employee Ownership & Ownership Culture: As a 100% ESOP, every employee is an owner and shares in the company’s success.
• Excellent Benefit Package: Northern Radiator offers health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and accident insurance. Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Retirement plans: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K plans with pre-tax and post-tax options available.

• More Than a Job: We offer meaningful work, professional growth, and the opportunity to build something greater—together.

 
If you’re looking for more than just your next job—and want to build a legacy of growth, care, and shared success—we’d love to meet you.
 
Apply today and become part of something bigger: an employee-owned company where people truly matter.
Northern Radiator would like to thank everyone who submits a resume for this position.

Please contact us for a full job description.

Northern Radiator is an Equal Opportunity Employer.