Finance Director

Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives on driving business performance and influencing key decisions? We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team and help shape the financial future of our organization. This is an opportunity to partner with executive leadership, lead financial strategy, and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and growth-focused environment.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Director, Finance is responsible for all aspects of financial management, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, reporting, and data-driven performance insights. This position requires a balanced combination of strategic leadership, operational rigor, and cross-functional partnership to drive sustainable growth, enhance profitability, and support long-term value creation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategic Financial Leadership:

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with business objectives and corporate goals. Provide insight into key business drivers, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making.

• Financial Planning & Analysis:

Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes. Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and operational excellence.

• Accounting & Reporting Oversight:

Oversee accounting operations, including month-end close, consolidation, and compliance with corporate reporting standards and GAAP. Ensure strong internal controls, accurate financial statements, and timely reporting to the corporate parent.

• Performance Analytics & Business Insights:

Build and manage an analytics function that translates data into actionable insights across revenue, margin, and operational metrics. Drive data-informed decision-making and performance improvement initiatives.

• Business Partnership:

Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, supply chain, and HR to support resource allocation, pricing strategies, cost management, and investment decisions.

• Team Leadership:

Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Governance & Compliance:

Ensure adherence to corporate financial policies, SOX controls, and other compliance requirements for a publicly held environment.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Progressive financial leadership experience, including FP&A and accounting.
• Proven experience managing financial operations for a business unit or division within a larger corporate structure.
• Demonstrated success leading both strategic planning and hands-on execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience working in a complex, matrixed organization and navigating interactions with corporate finance teams.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial planning tools; data analytics experience a plus.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Outstanding management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop, mentor and coach team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills
• Expert independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand, interpret and act on financial information and external trends that contributes to business profitability
• Plan and manage complex and successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget and assign areas of responsibility
• Lead teams to achieve company goals and solve complex business issues in creative and effective ways
• Expert planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management and key stakeholders
• Excellent negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage internal and external relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities, manage conflict and navigate politics
• Broad professional and managerial skills with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Lead and develop virtual teams
• Expert in multiple technical and business skills
• Strategic planning skills

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 12 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 5 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

SCOPE:

Typically direct a large complex section of a department or a complex department with significant scope and financial and operational impact. Role may focus on executing a large and very complex/complicated process. Accountable for performance, results and staffing. Make recommendations for the objectives, policies and plans of the sub-function(s). Fully accountable for meeting the strategic, and operating objectives of the sub-function(s). Develop proposed budgets for approval and manage budget once approved. Operate with substantial latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. Often plays a role in high-level projects that have an impact on the company’s future direction.

COMPLEXITY:

Work on complex, numerous and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth knowledge of the company and an evaluation of intangibles. Knowledge of all areas within sub-function(s) derived from experience in non-management and middle-management roles allowing for innovative concepts and promoting new ideas within the function.

STRATEGY:

Participate in establishing the strategic direction to ensure alignment with overall Company strategy and initiatives. Focus may be on the execution of a large and/or complex processes. Translate and guide team to implement strategy.

SUPERVISION:

Direct and control activities through several managers or senior professional level staff who have responsibility for the operation of the assigned area and/or process or system.

INTERACTION:

Regularly interact with executives and/or major customers/stakeholders. Ability to negotiate with customers or management and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance. Build personal networks to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.

MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

Can hire, terminate, or promote and is aware of higher-level functional issues and concerns. Makes decisions on salary increases, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Typically, to advance to a new job level, TSMs must demonstrate professional behavior and should consistently be at the high-end of meets expectations or consistently exceed expectations.

The posted range for this position is $144,235.00-$198,325.00, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including education, prior experience, training, current skills, certifications, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range. Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, FTO and Work Life Assistance Program.

Top Quality Manufacturing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.