Director of Finance

An established, global tier 1 supplier is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and performance for its North American business.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced manufacturing finance professional who can move beyond traditional accounting and reporting to become a strategic business partner to senior leadership.

The Director of Finance will oversee financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis while helping guide business decisions, identify financial risks and opportunities, and improve overall operational performance across a multi-plant manufacturing organization.

This individual will work closely with senior leadership to establish financial direction, evaluate investments, and strengthen the Finance organization.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Significant financial leadership responsibility across a North American manufacturing business representing approximately $400M–$600M in revenue.

• Direct partnership with senior leadership and meaningful influence on business strategy and financial decisions.

• Opportunity to shape the future direction of the Finance organization and drive process improvement and transformation.

• Leadership responsibility for a multi-plant manufacturing finance organization.

• Potential for future advancement into broader Finance leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and performance management for the North American division.

• Partner with senior leadership to evaluate business decisions, investments, and strategic opportunities.

• Oversee financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis.

• Identify financial risks, opportunities, and trends while providing forward-looking recommendations.

• Provide financial leadership and support across multiple manufacturing facilities.

• Evaluate operational performance, profitability, and cost structures to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Challenge business decisions and spending when necessary, providing sound financial guidance and recommendations.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Finance team and provide dotted-line leadership to plant controllers.

• Drive continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives to streamline financial processes and reduce manual work.

• Maintain strong financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance while supporting external audits.

• Oversee working capital forecasting and provide visibility into future cash requirements.

• Communicate financial performance, business risks, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

• Approximately 15 years of progressive finance experience, within a manufacturing environment.

• Demonstrated leadership experience supporting multiple manufacturing plants or a multi-site business division.

• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance.

• Extensive experience with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.

• Proven ability to translate financial and operational data into strategic business recommendations.

• Previous experience leading, mentoring, and developing finance professionals and plant controllers.

• Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Ability to balance strategic leadership with an understanding of detailed financial and operational activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA.

• Experience within a global manufacturing organization.

• Experience supporting international operations, including Mexico.

• Experience with financial controls, external audits, and executive or board-level reporting.

• Background in process improvement, financial transformation, and automation.

If you are a strategic manufacturing finance leader ready to take on a high-impact role with significant business influence, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Thank you for your consideration!