Associate Director of Finance

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Full Time Chandler, AZ, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

The Associate Director of Finance plays a critical leadership role within the Finance Department, contributing to strategic decision-making while ensuring the company’s financial health, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with broad experience across accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, audits, payroll, and inventory accounting.

The ideal candidate has a strong command of U.S. GAAP
, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience working closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners such as auditors and tax advisors. This position balances strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational execution
.

Oversee and/or perform core accounting functions, including:

Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)

Expense accruals and prepaid expenses

Payroll and commission processing, including compliance

Inventory valuation, cost accounting, and COGS (standard vs. actual costing)

Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements

Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

Oversee preparation of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements

Conduct detailed financial analysis and present actionable insights to executive leadership

Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, board meetings, and investors

Perform financial modeling to support capital investments, equipment financing, and strategic initiatives

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning aligned with organizational objectives

Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities

Support leadership with data-driven recommendations to support business growth and efficiency

Manage and support internal and external financial audits

Oversee compliance with U.S. federal and state tax regulations, including income tax and sales/use tax filings

Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting

Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position

Partner with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, Product Development, and Commercial teams to ensure financial alignment

Support financial and operational system implementations, migrations, and upgrades, ensuring data accuracy and process alignment

Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools, automation, and controls

Mentor and guide finance team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Provide hands-on leadership while supporting team development and operational excellence

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership or managerial role

Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP with hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions

Proven experience managing full-cycle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting

Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, board members, investors, and financial institutions

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred:

MBA and/or CPA designation

Experience with
Quick Books Online (preferred) and ERP systems such as Zoho, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms

Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing environments

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional organizations

Financial Leadership & Strategic Thinking

U.S. GAAP Compliance & Internal Controls

Budgeting, Forecasting & Long-Term Planning