• Director of Finance

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Fitchburg, WI)


    Description

    Incredible opportunities await! Robert Half's Madison team has partnered with a dynamic manufacturing company located near Monona in their search for a Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and operations finance experience and be excited to contribute to long-term growth. Overseeing a team of 5 direct reports, this position will report directly to the VP of Finance.

     

    For more detail and immediate consideration please call 608-716-5643 or connect with me (Aislynn Dixon) on LinkedIn!

    What you will do:

    + Lead, mentor, and develop the plant finance team by defining roles, providing training, evaluating performance, giving regular feedback, and supporting career growth

    + Align team objectives with broader organizational strategies, ensuring cross-department coordination and consistency in reporting to achieve company goals

    + Oversee the preparation of accurate, timely monthly consolidated operations financial reviews, including key performance indicators (KPIs)

    + Implement and manage real-time dashboards using BI software and ERP systems to monitor production performance

    + Collaborate closely with operations leadership to analyze cost variances, improve cost of goods sold (COGS), and lead budget-gap initiatives

    + Review capital project analyses, validate post-investment return on results, and ensure proper inventory valuation under GAAP and tax rules

    + Manage annual standard cost processes across locations, ensuring understanding of changes due to overhead, labor, and volume drivers

    + Lead quarterly and annual forecasting processes in coordination with project managers and finance leaders to drive efficiency improvements

    Requirements

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a Finance or Accounting concentration

    + CMA certification preferred

    + Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing, 5+ years of experience in a leadership role

    + Strong knowledge of cost accounting, US GAAP, SOX internal controls, and ERP systems (e.g., JD Edwards, Oracle, or SAP)

    + Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with ability to adapt to dynamic business environments

     

    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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    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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