Director of Finance

# Director of FinanceChapin, South Carolina · Full-time## About the roleSharpvue is hiring a Director of Finance — a strategic and operational leader responsible for building, scaling, and driving the financial engine of the business. This role goes beyond traditional accounting: it owns financial visibility, capital strategy, and operational performance across manufacturing, field operations, and recurring revenue streams.You will partner directly with executive leadership to translate financial data into decisions that drive growth, efficiency, and profitability. This role requires a hands-on leader who can operate at both a high strategic level and deep in the numbers.Reports to: Chief Executive Officer—— WHAT YOU'LL OWN ——Financial Leadership & Strategy• Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute company-wide financial strategy• Deliver actionable insights that drive profitability, pricing, and operational decisions• Build financial frameworks that support scaling production, deployments, and service operations• Support strategic initiatives including new product lines, market expansion, and capital investmentsFinancial Reporting & Visibility• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting with accuracy, speed, and clarity• Deliver executive-level reporting that ties financial performance to operational KPIs• Build dashboards and reporting that provide real-time visibility into business health• Lead variance analysis and identify root causes, not just report numbersBudgeting, Forecasting & Planning• Lead company-wide budgeting and rolling forecast processes• Build and maintain dynamic financial models• Drive accountability across departments for budget adherence and performanceCash Flow & Capital Management• Own cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and liquidity planning• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and capital allocation• Support financing strategies tied to equipment production, inventory management, and customer deployments• Evaluate ROI on capital expenditures and large-scale initiativesOperational Finance• Partner with Operations and Manufacturing to analyze cost per unit (materials, labor, logistics), improve margins through process efficiency, and identify waste and cost reduction opportunities• Build financial linkage between assembly shop performance, field deployment costs, and service and support operationsSystems, Process & Controls• Establish scalable financial systems, processes, and internal controls• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all regulatory requirements• Improve financial workflows across ERP and other accounting & reporting systems• Lead audit processes and ensure clean, reliable financial dataTeam Leadership & Accountability• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team• Establish a high-performance culture focused on ownership, accuracy, and speed• Implement clear KPIs and reporting rhythms for the finance function• Serve as a cross-functional leader working closely with Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Executive Leadership—— WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE ——• Financial reporting is clean, timely, and actionable• Leadership has real-time visibility into business performance• Budgeting and forecasting are accurate and actively used• Clear understanding of true cost per unit and margin drivers• Cash flow is predictable and well-managed• Finance becomes a driver of decisions, not just a reporting function—— WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS AT SHARPVUE ——Sharpvue is scaling rapidly across manufacturing, technology, and field operations. This role is critical to ensuring we grow profitably, efficiently, and with discipline. You will help build the financial foundation that supports smarter decisions, faster execution, stronger margins, and scalable growth.This is not a back-office role. This is a leadership position for someone who wants to directly impact how a company grows, scales, and wins.—— COMPENSATION & BENEFITS ——• Competitive salary based on experience• Bonus opportunities tied to performance and project delivery• Benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement options—— ABOUT SHARPVUE ——Sharpvue is a leader in mobile AI surveillance solutions, revolutionizing the security industry with cutting-edge technology. Based in Chapin, South Carolina, we deliver innovative products and exceptional customer support. Our mission is to empower communities and businesses with reliable, intelligent surveillance systems — and we pride ourselves on building a culture of innovation, teamwork, and integrity.## What we're looking forExperience• 5–8+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles• Strong background in manufacturing, cost accounting, or hardware-based businesses• Experience supporting multi-entity or high-growth environments• Proven ability to connect financial data to operational performanceTechnical & Analytical Strength• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting capabilities• Strong understanding of cost accounting, cash flow management, and capital planning• Experience with ERP / accounting systems and reporting tools• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skillsLeadership & Mindset• Operator mindset — not just reporting, but driving outcomes• Comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment with ambiguity and growth• Strong communicator with the ability to influence executive decisions• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detailEducation & Certifications• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field• CPA and/or MBA preferred but not required #J-18808-Ljbffr