Director of Finance; Hands-On, Strategic Operator

CAP3 | Wilmington, NC

We’re looking for a Director of Finance who loves business and can think strategically. The role focuses on improving client cash flow and supporting significant business decisions.

You’ll serve as a financial leader for multiple growing businesses, acting as a true partner to the owner—not just an advisor from a distance.

• Work directly with business owners to understand how their business really operates
• Turn financials into clear, actionable insights (not just reports)
• Own cash flow, forecasting, and profitability strategy
• Build and refine KPIs that actually drive behavior and results
• Help clients make decisions around hiring, pricing, expansion, and investment; identify problems early—and help fix them (not just point them out)
• Lead client meetings and be a trusted voice in the room
• Collaborate with our internal team to ensure execution matches strategy

• You’ve worked in finance, accounting, or advisory—but always wanted to be closer to the business side
• You enjoy problem‑solving more than just reporting
• You’re comfortable switching between big‑picture thinking and detailed execution
• You don’t mind getting into the weeds when needed
• You can communicate financial concepts in a way that actually makes sense to business owners
• You take ownership and don’t wait to be told what to do

• Someone looking for a purely corporate or siloed CFO role
• Someone who only wants to review financials, not engage in operations
• Someone uncomfortable with ambiguity, variety, or fast‑moving environments

• Strong financial foundation (accounting, FP&A, or similar background)
• Experience with financial statements, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ability to connect numbers to real‑world business decisions
• Comfort working across multiple clients or projects
• Experience with tools like Quick Books Online and Excel
• Strong communication skills—you can lead a room, not just analyze data