Head of Finance

Our client is an establishedU.S. subsidiary of a privately held European manufacturing group
, located in
Toledo, Ohio
with approximately
50 employees
. The site operates in a
precision manufacturing/tooling
environment and supports demanding industrial customers. To strengthen local leadership and enable the next stage of growth and professionalization, we are hiring a
Head of Finance
with site-level HR oversight.

As
Head of Finance (incl. HR Oversight), you will own the full finance agenda for the Toledo site, manage
two direct reports
, coordinate external partners, and drive transparency, controls, and scalable processes. You will be a trusted business partner to local management and the key interface to the European parent company for reporting, planning, and governance topics.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys operating close to the business while building robust structures in a mid‑size manufacturing environment.

• Full ownership ofP&L, monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting
• Deliver accurate financial statements and
  KPI dashboards
  for local management and
  European group reporting
• Lead
  manufacturing cost accounting
  (job/project costing, margin and variance analysis)
• Manage
  cash flow
  , working capital (AR/AP, inventory), and liquidity planning
• Coordinate year‑end close, audits, tax topics, and compliance with external CPA/tax partners
• Improve finance processes, internal controls, policies; support ERP/reporting enhancements

• Oversee essential HR processes: recruiting coordination, onboarding, documentation, performance cycles
• Partner with managers on employee relations; ensure alignment with group policies
• Coordinate payroll/benefits administration with internal/external partners
• Support compliance with U.S. employment practices and internal standards
• Lead and develop
  two direct reports
  (Finance/Accounting & HR Administration or similar)
• Act as the main interface to the
  European HQ
  across reporting, planning, and improvement initiatives
• Support local development initiatives (process improvement, cost transparency, growth readiness)

• 7+ years
  experience in Finance/Controlling, ideally within
  manufacturing/industrial
  environments
• Solid exposure to HR processes in a mid-sized company (hands‑on or via oversight)
• Experience working with an
  international HQ / group reporting
  environment strongly preferred
• Hands‑on mindset with strong structure, prioritization, and execution
• Confident communicator across functions and cultures (U.S. site + Europe)
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business (CPA/MBA a plus)

• High‑impact role with broad responsibility in a stable, growth‑oriented manufacturing site
• Direct collaboration with local leadership and the European group
• Opportunity to further professionalize Finance and HR structures in the U.S.
• Competitive compensation package (base + bonus) and benefits (details shared during process)

Please apply with your resume. Suitable candidates will be contacted by
Optimal Personal & Organisation
for an initial confidential interview. Selected candidates will then be introduced to our client.

• Interested?Send your application or Linked In profile — we look forward to speaking with you.

Optimal Personal & Organisation is a specialized
Executive Search partner
supporting companies in filling key leadership and expert roles. We run confidential searches end‑to‑end: clarifying the mandate, identifying and approaching qualified candidates, and managing the selection process in close cooperation with our clients.

For this position,b
Optimal
is exclusively retained to lead the search and serve as the primary point of contact for candidates throughout the process.