Director of MFG Finance (Paid Relo)

Overview

Must have Manufacturing/MFG experience — it\'s a hard stop.

Must live in or relocate to the greater CHS Area.

Will consider current/previous Public Accounting folks (not required).

Bonus points for any M&A and/or Transaction Advisory work.

Government support contract/program experience is helpful (not required).

While the title is Director of Finance, the scope is flexible for high-caliber candidates coming in at the Manager/Sr. Manager level, with compensation aligned to experience. We are looking for the best fit, whether you are 4 years or 40+ years into your career — Job Title and Wage are BOE, though we prefer a DIRECTOR LEVEL.

Director of MFG Finance

Strategic Finance | High-Growth Platform | CFO Right Hand

This is not a traditional Finance role.

This is a high-impact, high-visibility opportunity to step directly into the inner circle of executive decision-making, partnering one-on-one with a CFO to help scale a growing, operationally complex business.

You’ll serve as the CFO\'s right hand, owning the financial narrative of the company while helping drive key decisions around growth, capital allocation, and potential M&A activity. This role is built for someone who wants to move beyond reporting and actively shape strategy.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Direct exposure to and partnership with the CFO
• Real influence on strategic decisions, not just reporting
• Clear path toward executive leadership
• Opportunity to build, refine, and elevate the finance function
• Exposure to M&A, capital deployment, and long-term planning

What You’ll Own

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning, including full 3-statement modeling
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for executive leadership
• Identify key drivers of growth, margin expansion, and risk

Executive Partnership

• Act as a thought partner to the CFO on financial strategy and business performance
• Support capital allocation decisions, investment analysis, and ROI evaluation
• Provide forward-looking insights to guide leadership decisions

Operational & Analytical Impact

• Oversee monthly reporting, variance analysis, and performance tracking
• Build and refine cash flow forecasting in collaboration with operational teams
• Analyze and optimize cost structures and indirect rate models

Growth & M&A Exposure

• Develop financial models to evaluate acquisitions and strategic investments
• Support diligence, valuation, and integration planning as needed

Process & Infrastructure Build-Out

• Drive improvements across financial systems, reporting, and analytics capabilities
• Enhance the scalability, accuracy, and efficiency of finance processes
• Partner cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and program teams

What You Bring

Core Experience

• DEAL BREAKER: Manufacturing experience is required
• 3+ years in FP&A, Transaction Advisory, or related finance roles
• Background from Big 4/top-tier CPA firms is a plus, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Experience in or exposure to M&A/deal environments is a plus, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER

Technical & Analytical Strength

• Advanced 3-statement financial modeling (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Experience building models for forecasting, valuation, and scenario analysis

Leadership & Mindset

• Operates with a builder mentality—improving, refining, and scaling processes
• Strong communicator who can influence across all levels of the organization
• Naturally curious, proactive, and driven by impact and outcomes
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Additional Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA is a plus, BUT NOT A DEAL BREAKER
• Experience with ERP and advanced Excel modeling (IFS or similar systems a plus)
• Government contracting exposure is helpful but not required

The Bottom Line

This role is designed for someone who wants to accelerate their career trajectory, not just manage a process.

• You’ll be stepping into a seat where you can:
• Influence strategy
• Partner directly with executive leadership
• Help shape the future of a growing business