Director of Finance

About the role

We are a well‑established manufacturing company with more than 100 employees and multiple operating locations, delivering high‑quality, customized products across North America. This highly visible, strategic finance leader will partner with operations, HR, administration, and executive leadership to guide the next phase of growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of all accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Review monthly financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
• Analyze financial performance and communicate meaningful business insights to ownership.
• Develop executive dashboards and KPI reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning.
• Monitor production costs, inventory levels, purchasing trends, and profitability.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve efficiency and financial performance.
• Support capital investment planning and ROI analysis.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial controls.
• Collaborate with HR leadership regarding benefits, performance management, insurance, and employee relations.
• Partner with outside legal counsel on employment‑related matters and risk‑management initiatives.
• Participate in ERP enhancements and process‑improvement initiatives.
• Develop and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while providing strategic oversight rather than day‑to‑day transaction processing.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Progressive finance leadership experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience overseeing accounting in inventory‑based environments.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and business analysis.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and KPI development.
• Cost accounting experience preferred; job costing a plus.
• ERP experience required.
• Proven ability to partner with operations and executive leadership.
• Exposure to HR administration, insurance, or corporate administration preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.

Benefits

• Company profit‑sharing program.
• Relocation assistance.
• Highly visible executive leadership position.
• Opportunity to influence company strategy.
• Broad responsibilities beyond accounting.
• Collaborative, family‑oriented culture.
• Stable, privately held organization.
• Work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
• Lead meaningful operational improvements.
• Strong work‑life balance.
• Long‑term career growth.

Pay

Salary range: $150,000 – $175,000 per year.