Senior Director of Finance & Accounting (3199)

Carl Buddig & Company • Tinley Park, IL

29d • $200,000 - $215,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Senior Director of Finance & Accounting, you will serve as a key senior leader within the finance organization, partnering closely with executive leadership to shape financial strategy, strengthen accounting operations, drive financial performance, and ensure compliance. This role is designed for a high-potential finance leader who can operate at a strategic level while building the leadership breadth, business partnership, and organizational influence needed to progress into the Vice President of Finance & Accounting role over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting within the food CPG industry, with at least 5 years in a management role.
• Strong understanding of financial management and cost accounting principles, including GAAP.
• Proven track record in financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, and financial reporting, data analytics.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead, coach and mentor teams effectively.
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial software and advanced Excel, Microsoft D365, Microsoft BI and other financial modeling tools.
• Drive technology focused initiatives.
• Strong cultural fit with the ability to build trust, model company values, influence positively across the organization, and reinforce a culture of accountability, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree and/or CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level leadership and strategic direction to the finance and accounting departments, partnering with the VP/CFO and leadership team on enterprise priorities.
• Develop and implement financial policies and strategies that align with the company's overall vision and objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modeling.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage cash flow and working capital and develop strategies to optimize financial resources.
• Coordinate with external auditors, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to identify and drive growth opportunities, cost efficiencies, and profitability improvements.
• Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Act as a visible role model for the organization by demonstrating integrity, accountability, collaboration, and sound judgment; set the standard for how finance leaders should operate and be an example others can follow.
• Serve as a succession-development candidate for the Vice President of Finance & Accounting role by progressively expanding ownership of enterprise financial strategy, executive communication, talent development, and cross-functional decision support.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• FSA
• HSA
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Vacation & PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• potential for a discretionary bonus this bonus is based on personal & company performance and is not a guaranteed bonus plan

What This Job Offers

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