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Job Description
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:
We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.
We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.
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.
- Bachelor’s degree required; Accounting degree strongly preferred.
- CMA designation highly preferred.
- 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.
We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.
We are an Executive Recruiting Agency, working on behalf of our client.