Director of Accounting - Manufacturing

Salary: $180,000 - 200,000/year
The Director of Finance a unique opportunity to shape the financial trajectory of our growing business, offering a blend of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and innovative financial stewardship.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic oversight of the Finance team (accounting, tax planning, strategy, and compliance).
• Lead a proactive, efficient accounting team to support sales, procurement, and operations.
• Lead and develop finance and accounting staff, fostering leadership skills.
• Provide technical accounting interpretations and guidance to the operations group; increase understanding of financial considerations amongst key stakeholders in the operations and sales groups for each business unit.
• Provide timely financial analysis and evaluate business unit performance and provide insights into the operations of the business.
• Evaluate and execute significant contracts working with corporate legal and risk advisory groups.
• Revisit key processes to automate, accelerate, and improve financial reporting while maintaining effective internal controls; establish and maintain processes for delivery of key operating and accounting metrics; and integrate geographically diverse financial operations.
• Drive a process improvement mindset across the accounting team, leveraging project management and change management skills to deliver results including better utilization of software and tools.
• Evaluate and value potential growth and acquisition projects utilizing financial models and projections. Work closely with the FP&A team
  Work across the finance and operations team to assist in creating financial and business strategies.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics (D365) software systems strongly preferred.
• Advanced skill level in MS Excel and Word is a must.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics AX and Great Plains preferred.
• Deep experience analyzing business and accounting trends, reporting findings, and presenting recommendations for improvement to management.
• 8+ years of diverse experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Analytical, inquisitive mindset, challenging conventional approaches.