Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (Finance)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Executive Financial Leadership | Strategic Business Partnership | Government & Industry Affairs

Location: Johnson Creek, WI | Full-time, On-site

Aztalan Bio is seeking a

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the CEO's principal financial adviser and strategic business partner. This executive will lead financial strategy, planning, and performance management while helping guide business decisions, improve profitability, and support the company's continued growth and transformation.

This is a hands-on leadership role that extends beyond traditional financial reporting. The CFO will work across the organization to evaluate investments, identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and translate financial and operational information into actionable business strategies.

The CFO will also represent Aztalan Bio with industry associations, government officials, policymakers, and other stakeholders on matters affecting the company and the renewable fuels industry.

Aztalan Bio is helping shape the next generation of biorefineries. As part of the ClonBio Group, Aztalan Bio is transforming a traditional ethanol facility into an advanced biorefinery, bringing innovation and new opportunities to the renewable fuels industry.

With the entrepreneurial energy of a growing business and the backing of an established international organization, Aztalan Bio offers an opportunity to help build something transformative.

Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, and performance management

Advise the CEO and leadership team on profitability, capital investments, business opportunities, risk, and strategic priorities

Oversee the Controller and accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financial processes

Lead cash flow forecasting, working capital management, capital planning, and financial resource allocation

Partner with operations, commercial, commodities, and engineering teams to improve margins, manage costs, and strengthen business performance

Evaluate investments and strategic initiatives through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and return-on-investment assessments

Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry developments and advise leadership on potential business and financial impacts

Maintain financial alignment with ClonBio's global finance leadership

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related field

~10 + years of progressive finance or accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior financial leadership role

~ CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced financial qualification preferred

~ Strong expertise in financial planning, forecasting, financial modeling, capital investment analysis, cash flow, and profitability management

~ Experience leading or overseeing an accounting or finance team

~ Government affairs, public policy, industry association, or external stakeholder experience is a plus

~ Strong commercial judgment, communication skills, and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear business recommendations

Reports To

CEO, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to ClonBio's Group Director of Finance

Schedule

Full-time, on-site, Monday–Friday, with flexible start times

Partnership with a continuous, 24/7 operating facility

Travel

Domestic and international travel required

Compensation

Competitive base salary, bonus eligibility, standard benefits, and a 401(k) with company match

Aztalan Bio offers competitive pay and a strong benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance; Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Quarterly and/or Annual Bonuses