VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide the full financial operations of our organization in Battelboro, North Carolina. This role combines hands-on oversight of accounting, planning, reporting, cash management, and compliance with a strong partnership mindset across the business. The ideal candidate brings a manufacturing background, sound business judgment, and the ability to lead effectively in a fast-moving, direct work environment while helping the company improve performance and make informed decisions.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the company’s finance organization, providing leadership across financial planning, accounting, reporting, and performance measurement activities.
• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting packages, translating financial results into meaningful insights for business leaders.
• Review profit and loss statements, balance sheet activity, and cash projections to support sound planning and timely decision-making.
• Strengthen forecasting methods and reporting visibility to help operating teams track results and respond to changing business conditions.
• Oversee core accounting processes, including close activities, reconciliations, payables, receivables, and the maintenance of effective internal controls.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies, regulatory requirements, and tax obligations at the federal, state, and local levels in coordination with external partners.
• Manage audit readiness and serve as a key contact for internal and external audit activities, following through on recommendations where needed.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, borrowing requirements, and covenant performance while supporting lender reporting and banking relationships.
• Partner with leaders across operations and other departments to identify cost-saving opportunities, evaluate investments, and assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives.
• Develop and mentor the finance team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the function.• 7+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close, and cash flow planning.
• Strong knowledge of accounting operations, internal controls, compliance practices, and audit coordination.
• Experience overseeing tax-related activities and supporting lender or covenant reporting requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial systems such as Epicor.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and present clear recommendations to operational and executive stakeholders.
• Leadership style that reflects accountability, self-awareness, resilience, and a team-oriented approach.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting that values direct communication and practical decision-making.