Candidates should be hands-on leaders, technically strong in finance, accounting and operations, able to operate a "lean" finance department and willing to get their hands dirty. Candidates should be self-starters, enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment, and be personable. Ideal candidates will have been a Controller/VP Finance or COO of a $10 million - $75 million manufacturing or distribution business. The CFO/COO will set goals and objectives with his or her subordinates, measure their performance and insist on quality timely and accurate work from them.