Director of Finance

Job 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.

Job 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 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%.