VP/Director of Finance

About the role

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to support a manufacturing organization in Fort Collins, Colorado as a Long-term Contract VP/Director of Finance. This role will oversee core accounting operations across the Americas, guide a team through a period of leadership change, and help ensure accurate, timely reporting for multiple non-plant entities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a practical leadership style, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct accounting activities for regional entities across the Americas, ensuring timely completion of close cycles, journal postings, and external and internal financial reporting.
• Provide daily leadership to the accounting function by assigning priorities, removing obstacles, and maintaining steady execution during a transition in department leadership.
• Oversee month-end and quarter-end close processes, including the review and preparation of reserves, accruals, debit memos, and other significant entries.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, tax, shared services, and regional business partners to deliver accurate financial results and support reporting needs across global operations.
• Contribute accounting support for selected European entities as needed, helping maintain consistency and responsiveness across international teams.
• Identify breakdowns in existing workflows and implement practical improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce risk.
• Monitor accounting procedures and system-based processes to support continuity, accuracy, and compliance in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading accounting and finance operations in a manufacturing or similarly complex business environment.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and the preparation or review of accruals, reserves, and related accounting entries.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience directing teams, managing priorities, and resolving operational issues effectively.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes, cash flow forecasting, and broader financial management practices.
• Proficiency with SAP and enterprise resource planning platforms, along with familiarity with accounting systems used in shared services environments.
• Experience working across international or multi-entity organizations, including coordination with regional and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Understanding of internal controls, process improvement, and finance transformation initiatives within accounting operations.