FINANCE DIRECTOR - Manufacturing

FINANCE DIRECTOR - Manufacturing
Our client seeks a strategic, hands-on Director of Finance with experience in manufacturing. Position reports to EVP & plays a critical role in supporting strategic growth of the organization. Must be a hands-on leader who is passionate about learning every aspect of the business, actively engaging with the shop floor & driving efficiency & collaboration throughout the finance & accounting function.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a hands-on Director with a passion for learning every aspect of the business & spending time on shop floor.
• 5+ years of experience as a Controller or similar leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Recent experience in Cost Accounting, Cash Management & Project Management.
• 10+ years of experience in Accounting within a business environment.
• Experience building a culture of accountability
• Proven experience selecting & overseeing ERP system implementation & integrating legacy data into new platforms.
• Strong business acumen & proven ability to provide strategic financial insights.
• Ability to ensure Team is cross-trained.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement
• Experience collaborating with senior leadership, including President & Department Managers.
• Strong conflict management, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting degree strongly preferred.
• CMA designation highly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Include:

• Responsible for ensuring financial integrity, streamlining processes, mentoring the team, and aligning the department with organizational goals.
• Learn all aspects of the accounting department and business operations, including estimating, project management, purchasing, and their integration into the accounting software.
• Identify opportunities to lean out processes, eliminate waste, and improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Realign the department to function as a cross-functional, fully cross-trained team
• Prepare month-end closings, financial forecasts, and monthly financial reporting packages.
• Oversee payroll processing, AP & AR.
• Provide financial reports & insights to the President, EVP, & Department Managers to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage company finances, including forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Maintain and manage all banking relationships, including monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile and prepare journal entries for all balance sheet, payroll, expense, and income statement accounts, as well as the statement of cash flows.
• Lead annual budgeting process, integrate budget into software & ensure alignment with monthly reporting packages.
• Oversee company insurance programs, including general liability, workers’ compensation, and health benefits.
• Ensure accounting modules within the ERP system are fully reconciled to the inventory module and oversee ERP transitions, including data migration.
• Provide strategic insights & recommendations to enhance profitability, improve cash flow & support sustainable growth.
• Mentor, train, and coach the accounting team in a hands-on manner, building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.