Director - Finance

Carpenter Technology; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

401k with company contributions

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carpenter Technology in Washington, PA is seeking a senior, end-to-end finance leader responsible for accounting, financial reporting integrity, and forward-looking planning that drives profitable growth. You will partner with business and shared services teams to translate insights into forecasts and investment priorities.

The role requires leading month-end close, internal controls, risk management, and strategic planning, with a focus on data reliability, performance metrics, and disciplined

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA or other advanced credentials preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all BU accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close, management reporting, revenue and cost accounting, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls.
• Maintain a strong control environment and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and other shared services to ensure compliance and consistency across financial processes.
• Ensure financial systems, reporting processes, and data integrity provide reliable information for business decision-making.
• Drive resolution of accounting, reporting, and process issues while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the annual operating plan, strategic planning process, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting routines for revenue, margins, operating expenses, working capital, cash flow, and capital investments.
• Analyze business performance to identify key opportunities, risks, and trends.
• Develop profitability analyses by product line, customer, market, and channel to support pricing and resource allocation decisions.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through disciplined planning processes, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Partner with business leadership to evaluate growth opportunities and convert strategic priorities into actionable financial plans.
• Develop financial business cases for pricing initiatives, capital investments, productivity improvements, and growth opportunities.
• Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, and other strategic transactions, including valuation support and due diligence activities.
• Deliver insights and recommendations that balance growth, profitability, cash generation, and risk management.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional analyses that improve business performance and decision quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance managers and their teams.
• Build and sustain a high-performing finance organization focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development.
• Establish clear expectations and performance standards while fostering an ethical and inclusive work environment.
• Influence senior leaders across functions through effective communication, sound judgment, and business partnership.
• Support the Company's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and corporate citizenship.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction through senior managers and may directly manage other managers.
• Execute business and finance plans while contributing to broader business unit and functional strategy.
• Be accountable for performance and results of multiple finance functions and disciplines.
• Lead organizational change initiatives focused on culture, process improvement, capability building, and enhanced business outcomes.
• Resolve highly complex financial and business issues that cross organizational boundaries.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Accounting

Controls

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA/CPA/CMA

Job description

Carpenter Technology is seeking a senior, end-to-end finance leader for its business unit, with responsibility for accounting and financial reporting integrity as well as forward-looking planning that supports profitable growth. In this onsite role in Washington, PA, you will partner closely with business and shared services teams to translate financial and operational insights into forecasts, investment priorities, and performance improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all business unit accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close, management reporting, revenue and cost accounting, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls.
• Maintain a strong control environment and identify financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controllership, Treasury, Tax, Internal Audit, and other shared services to ensure compliance and consistency across financial processes.
• Ensure financial systems, reporting processes, and data integrity provide reliable information for business decision-making.
• Drive resolution of accounting, reporting, and process issues while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the annual operating plan, strategic planning process, rolling forecasts, and scenario analyses.
• Establish performance metrics and reporting routines for revenue, margins, operating expenses, working capital, cash flow, and capital investments.
• Analyze business performance to identify key opportunities, risks, and trends.
• Develop profitability analyses by product line, customer, market, and channel to support pricing and resource allocation decisions.
• Improve forecasting accuracy through disciplined planning processes, analytics, and financial modeling.
• Partner with business leadership to evaluate growth opportunities and convert strategic priorities into actionable financial plans.
• Develop financial business cases for pricing initiatives, capital investments, productivity improvements, and growth opportunities.
• Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, divestitures, integrations, and other strategic transactions, including valuation support and due diligence activities.
• Deliver insights and recommendations that balance growth, profitability, cash generation, and risk management.
• Lead special projects and cross-functional analyses that improve business performance and decision quality.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and finance managers and their teams.
• Build and sustain a high-performing finance organization focused on accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and talent development.
• Establish clear expectations and performance standards while fostering an ethical and inclusive work environment.
• Influence senior leaders across functions through effective communication, sound judgment, and business partnership.
• Support the Company's commitment to safety, environmental stewardship, and corporate citizenship.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provide leadership and direction through senior managers and may directly manage other managers.
• Execute business and finance plans while contributing to broader business unit and functional strategy.
• Be accountable for performance and results of multiple finance functions and disciplines.
• Lead organizational change initiatives focused on culture, process improvement, capability building, and enhanced business outcomes.
• Resolve highly complex financial and business issues that cross organizational boundaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other advanced business credentials preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.
• Significant leadership experience overseeing accounting, financial planning, forecasting, and business analysis.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or commercial operations preferred.

Location and Experience

• Location: Washington, PA (onsite)
• Minimum experience: 10 years

Benefits

• Life
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• 401k with company contributions
• Comprehensive benefits package

Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions, as well as many other options.