Director of Finance/Finance Director
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, CFO, VP/Director of Finance -
Management
Financial Manager, CFO
Director of Finance - Highly Respected Company
Salary: $140,000 - $165,000 base + bonus Work Model: On-site Howard Lake, MN
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity with a smaller, well-established, growth-oriented manufacturing organization seeking a hands‑on Director of Finance to serve as the top finance leader and key business partner to the President and executive team. This role offers true ownership of the finance function—financial planning, operational performance, and team development. You'll have a seat at the leadership table, influencing company direction, driving profitability, and building scalable processes that support continued growth.
It’s an ideal fit for a Controller or senior finance leader ready to step into a broader, more strategic role while remaining close to the business and operations.
- Lead all aspects of finance, accounting, FP&A, and financial operations
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and Leadership Team on performance, profitability, and growth initiatives
- Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning processes
- Deliver timely financial reporting, dashboards, and insights to support decision‑making
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and overall financial health of the business
- Establish and monitor KPIs across departments to drive accountability and results
- Partner closely with operations and product leaders to analyze margins, pricing, and cost structure
- Implement process improvements, systems enhancements, and reporting automation
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and accounting best practices
- Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance team
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and business partnerships
- Manufacturing or product-based industry experience strongly preferred (not required)
- Proven background in FP&A, budgeting, cash flow management, and operational finance
- Experience working with ERP systems and strong Excel skills
- Hands‑on, collaborative leadership style with strong communication and business acumen
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