Our client, a well-established and growing specialty manufacturing organization, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance & Operations. Serving as a key deputy to senior executive leadership, this cross-functional leader will oversee financial strategy, IT infrastructure, human resources, and facility operations. The ideal candidate will drive profitability and efficiency within a niche production environment, balancing high-level fiscal governance with day-to-day operational mentorship of a dedicated team.
Responsibilities
- Formulate comprehensive corporate budgeting, forecasting models, and cash flow strategies to support long-term growth.
- Produce timely, GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Lead cost allocation analysis and implement targeted cost-saving initiatives across production lines.
- Manage corporate banking relationships, secure risk management insurance policies, and maintain strict compliance with loan covenants.
- Coordinate and oversee periodic financial audits with external auditing partners.
- Optimize product, inventory, and labor margins utilizing standard, actual, or historic costing methodologies.
- Execute rigorous quote reviews to safeguard profit margins and ensure alignment with corporate pricing strategies.
- Provide financial insights, cost metrics, and performance data to production and sales teams to improve efficiency.
- Direct day-to-day facility operations and administrative functions, serving as a primary operational leader in the absence of senior executives.
- Review vendor contracts, negotiate favorable terms, and drive ongoing process improvements across all corporate services.
- Establish and track operational and financial benchmarks to measure executive and organizational performance.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a cross-functional administrative team handling general ledger accounting, payroll, purchasing, and human resources.
- Provide strategic oversight to internal technical personnel managing cybersecurity, data integrity, and corporate Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
- Deliver clear, data-driven financial and operational updates to executive leadership and department managers.
Requirements
Bachelors in Accounting, Finance or related required.
5+ years of progressive leadership experience in financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and corporate accounting.
Proven background working within a manufacturing, production, or cost-accounting environment, with deep familiarity with inventory and labor costing methodologies.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (advanced Excel) and hands-on experience navigating industrial ERP or automated accounting systems.
Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams outside of pure accounting (such as IT, HR, or operations).