VP/Director of Finance

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the full financial operations of our organization in Battelboro, North Carolina. This role combines hands-on oversight of accounting, planning, reporting, cash management, and compliance with a strong partnership mindset across the business. The ideal candidate brings a manufacturing background, sound business judgment, and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-moving, direct work environment while helping the company improve performance and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the company’s finance organization, providing leadership across financial planning, accounting, reporting, and performance measurement activities.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting packages, translating financial results into meaningful insights for business leaders.
• Review profit and loss statements, balance sheet activity, and cash projections to support sound planning and timely decision-making.
• Strengthen forecasting methods and reporting visibility to help operating teams track results and respond to changing business conditions.
• Oversee core accounting processes, including close activities, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and the maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations at the federal, state, and local levels in coordination with external partners.
• Manage audit readiness and serve as a key contact for internal and external audit activities, following through on recommendations where needed.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, borrowing requirements, and covenant performance while supporting lender reporting and banking relationships.
• Partner with leaders across operations and other departments to identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate investments, and assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the function.