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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Finance Director to lead our growing clients financial operations within a manufacturing or plant environment. This role is critical to driving financial strategy, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring robust financial reporting and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of leadership experience within a manufacturing setting, and expertise in ERP systems is highly desirable. CPA or CMA certification is a plus and will be highly valued.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Strategic Leadership: Provide leadership and vision to the finance team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and manufacturing operations.

+ Financial Planning & Analysis: Develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans that support manufacturing objectives and operational goals.

+ Operational Efficiency: Monitor and optimize plant financial performance, including cost controls, inventory management, and capital expenditures.

+ ERP Implementation & Management: Play a key leadership role in implementing, optimizing, and managing ERP systems to improve operational and financial reporting.

+ Compliance & Reporting: Oversee the preparation of accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with industry regulations, GAAP, and other accounting standards.

+ Leadership and Development: Build and mentor a strong finance team while fostering a culture that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

+ Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to align financial strategies with manufacturing goals.

+ Financial Audits: Ensure the organization is audit-ready and compliant by leading periodic audit preparation.

For immediate consideration regarding the Finance Director position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, AVP and Practice Director. ***You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call (407) 214-8427.

Requirements

+ Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA preferred.

+ Minimum of 7+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or plant operations environment.

+ Experience leading ERP implementations or system migrations (ideal, but not required).

+ CPA or CMA certification highly preferred.

+ IFRS experience is a plus.

+ Strong knowledge of cost accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

+ Proficient in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions.

+ Demonstrated success in driving change, building teams, and improving processes.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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