VP​/Director of Finance

Description

We are looking for an experienced manufacturing finance leader to guide budgeting, reporting, and cash management for the organization in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will oversee core accounting and finance operations, ensure accurate month-end performance reporting, and provide strategic insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership capability, deep financial planning expertise, and a track record of building disciplined, effective financial processes.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the development and execution of the annual budgeting cycle, aligning financial plans with organizational priorities and performance goals.

- Direct month-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate financial results and clear communication of key business trends.

- Oversee budget planning and forecasting processes, including ongoing monitoring of variances and recommendations for corrective action.

- Prepare and present financial reports that provide leadership with meaningful analysis, operational insight, and decision support.

- Manage cash flow forecasting to maintain liquidity, anticipate funding needs, and strengthen short- and long-term financial planning.

- Establish and refine finance procedures and internal controls that improve accuracy, accountability, and efficiency across the function.

- Partner with executive leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify risks, and support strategic planning initiatives.

- Mentor and lead finance staff, fostering a high-performing team focused on quality, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in the manufacturing industry AND a corporate or organizational finance function.

- Demonstrated expertise in annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

- Strong background in managing month-end close and producing accurate, timely financial statements and reports.

- Proven ability to analyze cash flow, develop forecasts, and support effective working capital management.

- Advanced knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, and performance measurement.

- Experience building or improving finance processes, controls, and reporting frameworks.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence executive decision-making.

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