Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance will be the site Finance leader and a strategic partner to the Business Unit CFO and executive leadership team, responsible for leading the company's budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. This role plays a key part in driving business performance by delivering actionable financial insights, conducting deep operational and financial analysis, and supporting key corporate initiatives. The Director of Finance is also expected to manage financial oversight of the company. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Reports To: CFO, Large Format

Personnel: Finance, Accounting, Payroll personnel.

Accountabilities: Establish and administer financial reporting systems with controls and standards to safeguard company assets. Ensure data integrity and appropriate security policies for data protection are in place. Ensure that timely and accurate financial information is provided. Oversee budget management. Ensure a qualified staff for area of responsibility exists through appropriate hiring, training, and development.

Authorities: Oversee the ongoing continual improvement of the finance and information technology functions utilizing best practices of 6S, Lean Six Sigma methods. Final authority regarding processes within area of direct responsibilities, in accordance with company policy and procedure and the strategic business plan. Managerial authority regarding personnel issues in accordance with company policy and legal requirements, including hiring and termination. Approval of overtime schedules for personnel assigned to area. Determine access authorizations to software/databases and restricted facility areas within area of responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a financial business partner to the general manager & cross-functional teams, supporting initiatives in operations, supply chain, and business development.
• Lead the annual budget, rolling forecast, and long-range strategic planning processes in partnership with business unit leaders and senior management.
• Provide detailed and insightful variance analysis on revenue, margins, operational performance, and departmental spending; develop actionable recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Drive process improvement to increase accuracy of Work Order estimated costs at completion in accordance with Percentage of Completion revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
• Deliver monthly financial reporting packages and operating reviews for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Drive enhancements to financial systems, reporting tools, and processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Become a leader on a high-performing Finance team, fostering culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Job Qualification Requirements:

• Educational Experience – Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Experience – 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A or operational finance roles, preferably within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or industrial sectors.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent mobility and/or sitting required for extended periods of time.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision to communicate with employees/applicants, and to record, prepare, and communicate accurate reports.
• Requires dexterity and data entry skill.

Certification Required – None required.

Visual Acuity – Requires ability to record, prepare, and communicate accurate reports.

Hearing Ability – Ability to communicate with personnel, customers and vendors.

Working conditions – Normally works in an office environment. On occasion, the employee may be subject to:

• Shop floor environment
• High noise levels from machinery
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and production components
• Breathing fumes, dust and mist
• Skin exposure to oils and cutting fluids
• Welding flashes.

The employee may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Attendance is an essential job function.

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