VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a finance leader who can guide both day-to-day financial operations and long-range planning for a manufacturing business in Port Huron, Michigan. This role offers meaningful visibility with senior leadership and the opportunity to influence performance, profitability, and operational decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings a practical leadership style, strong business judgment, and the ability to translate financial data into clear recommendations that support growth and stability.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the company’s finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate close processes, reliable reporting, and timely financial insights.
• Prepare and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial models that support business planning and executive decision-making.
• Work closely with operational leaders to evaluate costs, improve performance visibility, and identify opportunities to strengthen margins.
• Manage cash flow planning, monitor working capital, and maintain disciplined financial controls across the organization.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements and analysis for leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and performance drivers.
• Coordinate audit support and compliance activities to uphold regulatory requirements and sound financial governance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a small finance team while remaining actively involved in key deliverables.
• Identify process gaps within finance-related workflows and implement practical improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy.• At least 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, ideally within manufacturing or a similarly operational environment.
• Prior experience leading finance or accounting teams with a hands-on, collaborative management approach.
• Strong background in budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Demonstrated ability to connect financial results to operational performance and business strategy.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and experience working with enterprise financial systems.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven judgment, initiative, and problem-solving ability in roles with broad financial responsibility.