Director of Finance

Our client, a leader in the manufacturing industry, is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to join their dynamic team. This critical role is focused on maintaining high-level financial standards, optimizing financial operations, and delivering strategic insights to support informed decision-making that drives business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Lead all financial operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring processes consistently align with strategic growth goals.
• Costing System Management: Design and oversee an efficient costing system that enhances transparency and supports data-driven decision-making.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure precise preparation, consolidation, and reporting of financial results on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Tax Compliance: Supervise tax-related activities and ensure adherence to all compliance regulations.
• Internal Controls: Implement and maintain effective accounting systems and internal controls aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Contractual Reviews: Perform detailed financial assessments of contractual obligations to safeguard company interests.
• Executive Summaries: Generate and present high-level summaries based on data analysis for operational, financial, and strategic decision-making.
• Management Reporting: Provide internal financial reports to senior leadership on a regular basis.
• Audit Preparation: Oversee the compilation of supporting information for annual audits and internal SOX compliance requirements.
• Financial Modeling: Develop sophisticated financial models to evaluate the impact of strategic business decisions.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct analytical reviews of Balance Sheet and P& L accounts to guide variance analysis efforts.
• Performance Benchmarks: Establish measurable benchmarks to assess financial and operational performance effectively.
• Cross-Functional Initiatives: Lead cross-departmental projects to streamline processes, drive efficiency, and promote growth.