Director of Accounting & Finance

Compensation: $190,000 - $215,000 + Bonus Company Description Our manufacturing client is seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to lead accounting and financial reporting across a growing global organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will manage a small team and play a key role in international consolidations, compliance, and financial strategy. The ideal candidate must have manufacturing experience, international consolidation experience, and a CPA license or public accounting upbringing. Benefits High visibility with executive leadership Exposure to FP&A, budgeting, and strategic planning 401k company match Company-provided cell phone Responsibilities Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements across multiple entities. Manage global consolidations of domestic and international subsidiaries, ensuring consistency across different accounting systems. Maintain compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and support government and customer-led audits. Act as the lead contact for external financial audits and sales tax audits, coordinating schedules and resolving findings. Produce executive reporting packages with clear variance commentary against budget, forecast, and prior periods. Own the annual budget, periodic reforecasts, and multi-year operating plans. Build and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts while overseeing working capital and international letters of credit. Perform margin, product line, and customer profitability analysis to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. Partner with the CFO to establish and track key performance indicators that connect operational and financial results. Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP compliance throughout the organization and its foreign subsidiaries. Lead automation and process improvement efforts, applying AI tools to streamline finance workflows. Support future ERP and reporting system enhancements to improve consolidation and reporting efficiency. Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including oversight of international finance personnel. Collaborate with executive and operational leaders to align financial performance with business objectives. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Manufacturing industry experience is required. CPA license and/or public accounting foundation are required. International and multi-entity consolidation experience is highly desired. FAR compliance experience is highly desired. Progressive accounting leadership experience, including team management Thorough understanding of GAAP and advanced Excel skills Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams, business leaders, and external auditors to maximize performance and results #J-18808-Ljbffr Conexus