Director of Finance

Location: Rougemont, NC (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: CFO/ Co
- Owner

A successful, privately held organization in the agriculture and production sector is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to serve as its senior financial leader. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial strategy.

The ideal candidate is equally comfortable managing day-to-day accounting operations and providing strategic financial guidance to executive leadership. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in business planning, operational decision-making, and long-term growth while leading and developing a dedicated accounting and administrative team.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements.
• Maintain oversight of the general ledger and all accounting records.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, accruals, and other accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external CPA firms on tax planning, filings, and year-end reporting.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.

• Lead and enhance cost accounting processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation and financial reporting for inventory-related transactions.
• Partner with operations and production teams to evaluate labor, materials, overhead, and other key cost drivers.
• Analyze margins, inventory adjustments, variances, and production costs.
• Develop reporting tools that improve visibility into operational and customer profitability.
• Oversee periodic inventory reviews, reconciliations, and valuation processes.

• Build and manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor liquidity, working capital, receivables, payables, inventory investments, and debt obligations.
• Provide leadership with regular cash flow and financial position updates.
• Manage relationships with banks and lending institutions.
• Support financing activities, debt management, and capital planning.
• Recommend strategies to optimize cash flow and working capital performance.

• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyze actual results against budgets and prior-year performance.
• Identify financial variances and work with department leaders to understand underlying causes.
• Develop financial models to support strategic decisions, capital investments, pricing initiatives, staffing plans, and growth opportunities.
• Create and maintain key financial performance indicators (KPIs).
• Translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative staff.
• Establish clear responsibilities, procedures, and performance expectations.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Implement cross-training and succession planning practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Support ongoing optimization of ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Improve integration between accounting, inventory, purchasing, production, and sales functions.
• Identify opportunities for automation, enhanced reporting, and stronger internal controls.
• Partner with department leaders to ensure accurate, timely, and actionable business data.

• Manage relationships with external accountants, lenders, insurance providers, and benefits partners.
• Assist with insurance and employee benefits renewals and evaluations.
• Prepare financial reporting required by lenders, insurers, and regulatory agencies.
• Support executive leadership in discussions with financial stakeholders and business advisors.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 2-3 years in a Controller, Director of Finance, Assistant Controller, or similar financial leadership role.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Direct ownership of monthly close processes and financial…