Director of Finance and Accounting; Manufacturing

Job Description

Experience: Director
Salary: $135,000 - $180,000 per year

Macedonia, OH, US

The Director of Finance & Accounting is a key member of the finance leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance, overseeing accounting operations, and supporting business decisions across the organization.

• Lead and develop members of the finance and accounting team.
• Oversee the monthly financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and coordinate the annual audit process.
• Lead annual budgeting efforts and ongoing financial forecasting activities.
• Conduct profitability analyses across customers, products, categories, and business segments.
• Evaluate pricing strategies for new and existing products and services.
• Analyze financial results and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and performance metrics for executives, department leaders, and other stakeholders.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and support data-driven decision-making.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Strong background in financial accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and pricing strategy.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with business intelligence tools, such as Power BI, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and leadership levels.

Preferred:

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and foreign currency consolidations.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience.

Our client is a dynamic consumer products organization committed to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth. By combining strategic thinking with a collaborative culture, the company develops high-quality products and solutions while fostering an environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

• Lead critical financial initiatives and influence key business decisions across the organization.
• Partner directly with executive leadership to drive growth, profitability, and operational performance.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Expand your leadership impact through strategic planning, financial analysis, budgeting, and team development.