Associate Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Associate Director of Finance plays a critical leadership role within the Finance Department, contributing to strategic decision-making while ensuring the company’s financial health, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a hands-on finance professional with broad experience across accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, audits, payroll, and inventory accounting. The ideal candidate has a strong command of U.S. GAAP
, advanced Excel capabilities, and experience working closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners such as auditors and tax advisors. This position balances strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational execution
.

• Financial Operations & Accounting Oversight
  • Oversee and/or perform core accounting functions, including:
  • Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP)
  • Expense accruals and prepaid expenses
  • Payroll and commission processing, including compliance
  • Inventory valuation, cost accounting, and COGS (standard vs. actual costing)
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Oversee preparation of financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis and present actionable insights to executive leadership
  • Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior management, board meetings, and investors
  • Perform financial modeling to support capital investments, equipment financing, and strategic initiatives

• Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Planning
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning aligned with organizational objectives
  • Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Support leadership with data-driven recommendations to support business growth and efficiency

• Audit, Tax & Compliance
  • Manage and support internal and external financial audits
  • Oversee compliance with U.S. federal and state tax regulations
    , including income tax and sales/use tax filings
  • Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely and accurate tax reporting
  • Support tax planning initiatives to optimize the company’s tax position

• Systems, Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Operations, Product Development, and Commercial teams to ensure financial alignment
  • Support financial and operational system implementations, migrations, and upgrades, ensuring data accuracy and process alignment
  • Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, reporting tools, automation, and controls

• Leadership & Team Development
  • Mentor and guide finance team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Provide hands-on leadership while supporting team development and operational excellence

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• 7–10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership or managerial role
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP with hands-on experience across multiple accounting functions
• Proven experience managing full-cycle financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial modeling, variance analysis, and reporting
• Experience preparing materials for executive leadership, board members, investors, and financial institutions
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred

• MBA and/or CPA designation
• Experience with Quick Books Online (preferred) and ERP systems such as Zoho, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, or manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional organizations

• Financial Leadership & Strategic Thinking
• U.S. GAAP Compliance & Internal Controls
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Long-Term Planning
• Audit & Tax Coordination
• Process Improvement & Automation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Team Leadership & Development