Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Director of Finance
Responsible for leading finance and accounting functions across multiple entities and playing a key role in driving business growth and financial integrity. The selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, developing and implementing financial strategies, and providing leadership in areas such as budgeting, financial reporting, audits, post-merger integration and ERP optimization.
Responsibilities:
- Participate and manage all core finance functions, including budgeting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), P&L forecast, and cash flow forecasting across multiple entities.
- Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls across the organization and entities under your purview.
- Lead and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventories, costing, revenue recognition, depreciation, cost analysis, expense reporting, etc.
- Manage the preparation and review of management reports and financial statements.
- Consolidate financial information across multiple entities and ensure accuracy and timeliness of reporting to senior leadership.
- Oversee cash flow planning, budgeting processes, and financial risk management across entities.
- Supervise and mentor accounting team members, both on-site and remote, for entities managed.
- Oversee treasury operations, including daily cash management, credit cards, intercompany funding, foreign currency exposure, financing as well as banking relationships across regions and entities.
- Take ownership of post-merger integration (PMI) for newly acquired entities, including aligning financial processes, systems, controls, and reporting structures.
- Assess and optimize ERP systems to support multi-entity operations and streamline financial integration. Drive improvements in ERP financial modules and financial systems to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency
- Support and lead M&A efforts as needed, including due diligence, financial evaluations, and integration strategy.
- Coordinate internal and external audits, tax advisors and consultants to ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
- Advise executive leadership on financial strategy, forecasting, and risk management to support informed decision-making and long-term business planning.
- Support key HR functions including payroll processing backup, benefits administration support (e.g., open enrollment, invoice reconciliation/payment), and 401(k) plan oversight in collaboration with HR and external providers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Master’s or CPA/CMA preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles
- 4+ years experience in a manufacturing environment with 3+ years experience with international finance and accounting
- Strong understanding of corporate finance, US GAAP and IFRS accounting principles, and financial regulations
- Proven experience managing multi-entity financial operations and consolidations
- Solid background in financial systems and ERP implementation/optimization
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Strong execution experience with the ability to lead complex financial projects autonomously
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity
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