Director of Finance

Gateway Search Associates • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Our client, a well-established and growing specialty manufacturing organization, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance & Operations. Serving as a key deputy to senior executive leadership, this cross-functional leader will oversee financial strategy, IT infrastructure, human resources, and facility operations. The ideal candidate will drive profitability and efficiency within a niche production environment, balancing high-level fiscal governance with day-to-day operational mentorship of a dedicated team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive leadership experience in financial strategy, budgeting, compliance, and corporate accounting.
• Background in a manufacturing, production, or cost-accounting environment, with familiarity with inventory and labor costing methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel, and hands-on experience with industrial ERP or automated accounting systems.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams outside of pure accounting, such as IT, HR, or operations.

Responsibilities

• Formulate corporate budgets, forecasting models, and cash flow strategies to support long-term growth.
• Produce timely, GAAP-compliant monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Lead cost allocation analysis and implement cost-saving initiatives across production lines.
• Manage corporate banking relationships, secure risk management insurance policies, and maintain compliance with loan covenants.
• Coordinate and oversee periodic financial audits with external auditing partners.
• Optimize product, inventory, and labor margins using standard, actual, or historic costing methodologies.
• Execute quote reviews to safeguard profit margins and ensure alignment with corporate pricing strategies.
• Provide financial insights, cost metrics, and performance data to production and sales teams to improve efficiency.
• Direct day-to-day facility operations and administrative functions, serving as a primary operational leader in the absence of senior executives.
• Review vendor contracts, negotiate favorable terms, and drive process improvements across corporate services.
• Establish and track operational and financial benchmarks to measure executive and organizational performance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a cross-functional administrative team handling general ledger accounting, payroll, purchasing, and human resources.
• Provide strategic oversight to internal technical personnel managing cybersecurity, data integrity, and corporate ERP software.
• Deliver financial and operational updates to executive leadership and department managers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director