Finance Director

Emerald Technologies is seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee the financial operations of five manufacturing plants across the U.S. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, driving gross margin improvement initiatives, and establishing consistent accounting and reporting standards across all sites. Acting as a key business partner, the Finance Director will support operational and strategic decision-making at the highest level.Key Responsibilities:Oversee financial operations for five manufacturing plants, ensuring GAAP compliance and corporate standards.Lead monthly close, consolidation, variance analysis, and reporting.Manage cost accounting for accurate product costing, inventory valuation, and cost control.Drive gross margin improvement initiatives and monitor KPIs.Partner with operations to optimize costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.Standardize financial processes, controls, and reporting across all sites.Provide variance analysis, actionable insights, and executive-level reporting.Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.Deliver financial modeling and analysis for strategic initiatives and capital investments.Hire, develop, and retain a high-performing finance team across multiple sites.Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to direct reports.Establish clear performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in manufacturing environments.Deep expertise in cost accounting, variance analysis, and gross margin management.Experience managing shared services finance functions for efficiency and operational excellence.Proven track record managing multiple sites with revenues between $20M and $80M.Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional teams. PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit.