Director of Finance & Controller
Position Summary
The Director of Finance is responsible for leading the company's accounting and finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing cash flow, supporting operational decision-making, and developing a high-performing finance team. This role serves as the senior financial leader reporting directly to the CEO and works closely with operations, sales, purchasing, and executive leadership to improve profitability and financial performance.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead the Accounting and Finance Department and develop, mentor, and manage the accounting staff
Establish accountability, deadlines, and performance expectations while building a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
Prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements and explain budget-to-actual variances
Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting records and present financial results to executive leadership
Manage daily cash positioning, weekly cash flow forecasts, liquidity, payment priorities, and working capital
Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, EBITDA forecasting, and financial modeling
Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and product/customer profitability analysis
Partner with Operations to improve labor efficiency, inventory turns, scrap reduction, purchasing savings, and gross margins
Maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, audit readiness, and tax support
Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, collections, vendor management, customer credit, and aging
Prepare lender reporting, maintain banking relationships, monitor covenant compliance, and support financing activities
Provide financial analysis for pricing, capital expenditures, acquisitions, profitability, and strategic decision-making
Leadership Expectations
Lead by example and hold team members accountable
Develop and coach employees while improving departmental efficiency
Communicate effectively across all departments
Drive continuous improvement and data-driven decision making
Consistently meet deadlines and build strong cross-functional relationships
Key Performance Indicators
Month-end close completed within 7 business days
Financial statements issued by Day 8
Weekly cash forecast accuracy within 5%
Improve operating cash flow and reduce borrowing needs
Reduce DSO and improve collections
Optimize vendor payment strategies while preserving supplier relationships
Improve inventory accuracy and inventory turns
Support achievement of monthly EBITDA targets
Cross-train finance staff and improve departmental performance
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred but not required
7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
3–5 years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
Manufacturing and cost accounting experience strongly preferred
ERP experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
Ideal Candidate Traits
Hands-on leader with a willingness to dive into operational details
Exceptional cash flow manager
Strong manufacturing and cost accounting background
Analytical, proactive, and calm under pressure
Highly accountable with excellent communication skills
Continuous improvement mindset focused on profitability and operational excellence
Strategic Focus
The Director of Finance will serve as the company's cash flow champion, leading liquidity management, forecasting, working capital improvement, and financial discipline while supporting sustainable EBITDA growth and long-term value creation
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