Sr. Director, Finance & Operational Accounting

About the Role

This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, maintaining compliance, and driving strategic planning. The position requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement. • Lead and mentor the accounting team, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development. • Provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews for your department. • Develop and optimize policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination across teams. • Foster open communication channels between leadership and employees, ensuring alignment and transparency in organizational goals. • Spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within accounting operations and integrate industry best practices. • Oversee departmental budgeting, authorize expenditures, and forecast financial needs to support organizational growth. • Align accounting strategies with the company’s overarching objectives, continuously evaluating and refining processes for optimal results. • Actively participate in leadership meetings, offering strategic financial insights and actionable recommendations. • Lead financial planning efforts, owning budget creation and overseeing expenditure management. • Evaluate capital expenditures to ensure financial feasibility and alignment with company objectives. • Review and analyze cost reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance. • Prepare and communicate comprehensive financial reports on a monthly and annual basis. • Collaborate with department heads to develop accurate financial forecasts and projections. • Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations, maintaining full compliance at all levels. • Oversee the monthly close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. • Ensure all financial records comply with GAAP and regulatory standards, maintaining integrity in financial reporting. • Implement and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and uphold financial integrity. • Prepare and review financial statements, providing clear, accurate, and transparent reporting for all stakeholders. • Manage official financial reporting, including comprehensive variance analysis and clear explanations. • Lead and coordinate financial audits, using findings to drive process improvements and strengthen controls. • Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with external audit requirements and standards. • Provide financial guidance and analysis to various departments, ensuring data‑driven decisions across the organization. • Collaborate with representatives from the international parent company on financial matters, ensuring alignment and transparency. • Foster a positive, collaborative work environment with key stakeholders, driving synergy across departments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budgeting
• ▸financial reporting
• ▸forecasting
• ▸compliance
• ▸audits
• ▸kpi monitoring

What You Bring

• Occasional travel required (up to 15%). • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SAP (S/4HANA). • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles. • Familiarity with automated accounting and reporting systems. • Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements. • Experience with forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis. • Strong GAAP expertise and financial reporting skills. • Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. • High level of integrity and ethical decision‑making. • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality work under tight deadlines. • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. • At least 8 years of senior‑level finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity. • CPA certification is a plus.

Requirements

• ▸sap
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸gaap
• ▸forecasting
• ▸cpa
• ▸8+ years

Benefits

The base salary ranges from $160,000 to $225,493 annually, depending on education, experience, and geographic market. The role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a wellness program, a health savings account with company contributions, voluntary life, AD&D, and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with a 7.5% company match, and a flexible time‑off program with holidays and volunteer days.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time