Houston
Job DescriptionChief Financial OfficerPrimary Arms Corporate Website Primary Arms is seeking a seasoned and strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance function through its next growth phase. This is a pivotal leadership opportunity for a mission-aligned executive who thrives in fast-paced, multi-channel environments—and views finance not just as a function, but as a strategic enabler of operational excellence, cultural transformation, and long-term value creation. This is not a typical CFO role. It requires someone who can navigate complexity with clarity, build scalable systems, and partner across functions to drive impact. For the right leader, this is a chance to help shape the future of a uniquely positioned, values-driven organization.About UsWe are a fast-growing, privately held company operating at the intersection of manufacturing, e-commerce, wholesale distribution, and government contracting. With a national footprint, growing international presence, and significant operational complexity, we are on a mission to scale with purpose, precision, and performance.About Primary ArmsFounded with a passion for service, Primary Arms is an industry leader, with diversified business units spanning e-commerce, wholesale, government contracting, and manufacturing, we’ve built a loyal customer base and a reputation for operational excellence. We are entering a bold new chapter—driven by ambitious growth goals, expanding product lines, and a renewed focus on purpose-led leadership. The CFO will play a central role in enabling this transformation by bringing financial rigor, strategic foresight, and a collaborative spirit to the executive team.Our CultureCulture is the heartbeat of Primary Arms. We are actively engaged in a cultural transformation focused on clarity, accountability, collaboration, and purpose. Our leadership team is building a high-performance, people-first organization where values and execution go hand in hand. We empower leaders at all levels, celebrate wins, learn from setbacks, and build trust through transparency and follow-through. The CFO will be expected to model and advance this mindset—serving not only as a financial steward, but also as a cultural leader.Position SummaryThe CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and executive team, responsible for elevating financial performance, operational discipline, and cross-functional collaboration. This is a hands-on, high-impact role that blends strategic thinking with operational execution. The CFO will oversee all aspects of finance and accounting, including: • Planning, budgeting, and forecasting, • Reporting and audit readiness, • Tax strategy and compliance, • Banking, treasury, and insurance, • Pricing, margin optimization, and capital planning, • M&A readiness (light but strategic), • Managing a high-performing finance teamKey Responsibilities, • Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and executive team on financial performance, growth strategy, and long-term value creation, • Lead financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, • Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal, state, and international tax and regulatory requirements, • Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and external audits (in collaboration with the Accounting Manager), • Manage banking, treasury, insurance, and auditor relationships, • Partner with merchandising, operations, and e-commerce teams to improve margins, pricing, and working capital efficiency, • Develop and refine financial systems, processes, and internal controls to support scale, • Support limited M&A activity, including due diligence and integration, • Create and report on meaningful KPIs to measure cross-functional performance, • Lead with humility, integrity, and a collaborative spiritPerformance Expectations, • Financial Strategy & Execution, • Improve financial reporting cadence and insights to support strategic decisions, • Implement a capital allocation plan aligned with growth goals, • Operational Discipline & Controls, • Strengthen internal controls and audit readiness, • Ensure timely and accurate financial closes and reporting, • Optimize cash management, working capital, and margins, • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Build strong relationships across merchandising, manufacturing, e-commerce, and government sales, • Improve cost transparency and operational efficiency across departments, • Contribute actively to enterprise-wide strategy, • Team Leadership, • Assess and refine finance team structure for scale, • Develop and coach rising finance leaders, • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performanceQualifications, • Proven experience as a CFO in a complex, high-growth business, • Background in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, or wholesale distribution strongly preferred, • Demonstrated success in building and leading high-performance finance teams, • Expertise in tax strategy, compliance, audits, and financial systems, • Experience with M&A processes, including due diligence and integration, • Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred), • CPA, MBA, or equivalent credentials preferred, • Strong communicator with a bias for action, • Hands-on, adaptable, and entrepreneurial mindset 5uPYtmSwKA