Director of Finance

This position is hybrid and requires living close to one of our manufacturing plants in the Northeast. Preferred locations are Easton, PA, Rehoboth, MA, and Richmond, VA.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Finance to oversee financial operations for our manufacturing business. The successful candidate will guide financial strategy, ensure fiscal discipline, and provide crucial financial insights to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes. Serve as a strategic partner to the management leadership team.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards. Provide insightful analysis of financial and operational performance through KPIs and dashboards.
• Manage all cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and cost allocations across multiple manufacturing sites. Oversee inventory accounting processes, valuation, and reconciliation.
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and other department heads to align budgets with operational execution and drive efficiency.
• Serve as the Regional finance lead for ERP system enhancements and optimization, especially for manufacturing and finance modules. Champion automation to improve finance processes.
• Implement and manage internal controls, financial policies, and procedures. Ensure compliance with all financial laws and regulations and manage relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Evaluate and provide financial analysis for capital expenditures, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and other strategic business investments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the Regional finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
• A professional accounting designation, such as a CPA (Certified Public Accountant), is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with significant time spent in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in a senior leadership or management role, such as a Plant Controller.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP system implementation and optimization.
• Deep knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance principles.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present complex financial information to management stakeholders.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

Base Salary $150,000-$170,000 with an annual bonus of 20%.

About the company

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.