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Director of Finance

CFS

  • Buffalo, NY
  • 5 days ago
  • $170,000–$185,000 Per Year

Highlights

This high-impact role offers direct influence on business performance, capital investments, and operational decisions while leading the finance function for a critical production site. Why This Opportunity Stands Out: • Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team with direct input into operational and financial strategy.
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Numbers & Facts

LocationBuffalo, NY
IndustryFinancial Services
Salary$170,000–$185,000 Per Year
Company Size500 to 999 employees
Year Founded1994
Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

Description



Ready to move beyond traditional finance leadership and become a key strategic partner within a manufacturing operation? This high-impact role offers direct influence on business performance, capital investments, and operational decisions while leading the finance function for a critical production site.

Director of Finance


Salary: $170,000-$185,000 annually + strong annual bonus/incentive opportunity

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:


• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team with direct input into operational and financial strategy
• Partner closely with executive leadership and the Plant Manager on business performance and growth initiatives
• Lead the entire finance function for a highly visible manufacturing operation
• Drive profitability improvements, cost reduction efforts, and operational excellence programs
• Play a critical role in evaluating capital investments and supporting major business decisions
• Gain broad exposure to strategic planning, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management
• Lead and develop an established finance and accounting team
• See the direct impact of your financial analysis on plant operations and results
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Competitive compensation package with strong bonus and incentive potential

Key Responsibilities for the Director of Finance:


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational performance analysis for the plant
• Oversee month-end close activities and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Analyze standard costs, inventory performance, production variances, and key operating metrics
• Partner with plant leadership to identify and implement cost-saving and efficiency initiatives
• Evaluate capital expenditures through ROI, NPV, and financial feasibility analysis
• Maintain strong internal controls, support audit requirements, and ensure IFRS compliance

Qualifications for the Director of Finance:


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Finance and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Progressive leadership experience managing teams and finance functions
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial modeling skills

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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