Director of Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Own the month‑end and year‑end close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead financial reporting, including preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages for ownership and senior leadership.
• Develop dashboards and key financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) that provide clear, actionable insights to leadership.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costs, and margin analysis to support pricing, production, and purchasing decisions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including variance analysis and clear recommendations for leadership.
• Prepare and present financial and KPI reporting to ownership and senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Drive finance and accounting systems improvements, including leading or co‑leading ERP, accounting, or reporting system implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or equivalent).
• Direct experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment, including hands‑on inventory and cost accounting.
• Proven experience preparing and overseeing financial statements and management reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) for internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven experience with at least one significant system implementation or upgrade (e.g., ERP, accounting platform, inventory or reporting system), including requirements gathering, testing, and user rollout.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination.
• Demonstrated success owning budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems and reporting tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders.