VP​/Director of Finance

Description We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to guide the financial strategy and performance of our manufacturing operation in Lebanon, Tennessee. This role will oversee core planning and reporting activities, provide clear insight into business results, and help leadership make sound operational and investment decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in budgeting, close management, and cash planning, along with the ability to build disciplined financial processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the company's financial planning cycle, including development of the annual operating budget and ongoing performance forecasting.

- Direct month-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate results and meaningful analysis of key financial drivers.

- Prepare and present financial reports that translate complex data into clear business recommendations for senior leadership.

- Manage cash flow forecasting to support liquidity planning, capital needs, and day-to-day financial decision-making.

- Strengthen budgeting and financial control processes to improve accuracy, accountability, and operational visibility.

- Partner with department leaders to evaluate spending, monitor results against plan, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.

- Establish reporting rhythms and performance metrics that support strategic planning within a manufacturing environment. Requirements - Proven experience serving in a senior finance leadership role such as Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or a comparable position.

- Strong background in annual budgeting, forecasting, and company-wide budget management.

- Demonstrated success leading month-end close and producing accurate, timely financial statements.

- Expertise in financial reporting, variance analysis, and communication of results to executive stakeholders.

- Experience developing and maintaining cash flow forecasts and supporting working capital management.

- Knowledge of finance operations within a manufacturing setting.

- Ability to build effective cross-functional relationships and drive process improvement through financial leadership.

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