Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide financial strategy, reporting, and operational oversight for our organization in Saint Clairsville, Ohio. This role partners closely with executive leadership and the board to deliver meaningful analysis, support sound decision-making, and maintain strong fiscal controls. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to budgeting, reporting, staff leadership, and compliance while safeguarding sensitive financial and employee information.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial monitoring activities, and reporting processes to ensure accurate and timely results.
• Provide senior leaders with data-driven insights through financial analysis, forecasting, research, and business modeling.
• Review projects, test assumptions, and respond to special financial requests with clear recommendations and supporting analysis.
• Assess new business and funding opportunities by evaluating financial impact, risk, and long-term value.
• Prepare board-level financial materials, present results in meetings, and explain key variances, trends, and performance drivers.
• Develop the annual budget for leadership and board review, while supporting ongoing budget management throughout the year.
• Partner with fiscal staff, managers, and executives to identify revenue and expense issues and implement practical solutions.
• Oversee the effectiveness of accounting systems, recommend improvements when needed, and support implementation of approved changes.
• Supervise finance team members, contribute to staff training and onboarding efforts, and help maintain required legal and regulatory documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field preferred

• 3+ years of experience in finance leadership, accounting management, or a comparable senior-level fiscal role.

• Demonstrated expertise in annual budgeting, budget administration, and month-end close activities.

• Strong background in financial reporting, cash flow forecasting, and analysis for executive stakeholders.

• Experience presenting financial information to senior leadership, boards, or other governance groups.

• Knowledge of fiscal compliance standards, internal controls, and regulatory reporting requirements.

• Proven ability to lead and develop staff while managing multiple priorities with sound business judgment.

• Proficiency with Sage accounting software or similar financial systems.