Director Finance - Manufacturing

Growing manufacturer is looking for an industry experienced Director of Finance to add to their team. Reporting to the CFO, the Director of Finance will oversee the Finance team ensuring all projects, initiatives, and processes meet established objectives. The Director of Finance will develop and lead Finance strategic initiatives to ensure profitability and compliance. The Director of Finance will recommend financial plans ensuring financial health for the organization.

Responsibilities:

Lead the Finance team, setting strategic goals for standardization and managing successful implementations, and ensuring the most effective and efficient organizational structure

Develop and execute the financial strategy in alignment with corporate goals and objectives

Manage internal financial controls and accounting procedures

Provide recommendations on cost reduction and increase of revenue

Clearly and effectively communicate risk mitigation strategies

Ensure the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements and plans, ensuring accuracy

Coordinate and file all required tax documentation

Critically review all capital expenditure requests, ensuring return on investment will be recognized within an acceptable period of time

Maintain a high level of customer service and organizational support

Work closely with all organizational cross-functional teams

Qualifications:

At least 3+ years of experience within the manufacturing sector

At least 3+ years at the Director of Finance level

Minimum of ten (10) years of successful experience leading all finance related functions

Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field

CPA Required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with team members, peers, vendors and customers

Thorough understanding of GAAP and other finance related principles, functions, terminology, and software systems

SAP experience

Proven track record of developing and implementing accounting and financial processes and best practices

Ability to effectively manage change

Critical thinking and reasoning skills, ability to identify weaknesses and strengths of alternative solutions or approaches to opportunities

Demonstrated success leading all aspects of finance

Critical thinking and reasoning skills, ability to identify weaknesses and strengths of alternative solutions or approaches to opportunities

Demonstrated success leading all aspects of finance

Strong computer skills, experience with Microsoft Office products, ability to develop presentations and track project milestones