Director of Finance

Pyramid, a Duravant Company; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid life and disability insurance

Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Job summary

Pyramid, a Duravant Company, is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all financial aspects, manage accounting activities, and lead budgeting processes. Located in either Blue Ash, Ohio or Waukesha, Wisconsin, the role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment along with a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage is offered.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong operations background.
• 10% Travel Required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial aspects of the company.
• Manage daily accounting activities and month-end close.
• Lead budgeting, reforecasting, and evaluate pricing and costing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Proficiency in ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Pyramid, a Duravant company, we focus on advanced warehouse execution and warehouse control software, controls, real-time system orchestration, and light-directed fulfillment technologies. Our work helps customers improve order routing, picking efficiency, automation connectivity, labor productivity, and the overall performance of their operations. We design solutions that integrate seamlessly with conveyors, sorters, AS/RS, robotics, and other material handling systems.

Work Location: Pyramid operates from two locations, and the Director of Finance may be based in either Blue Ash, Ohio or Waukesha, Wisconsin.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Finance oversees all financial aspects of the company, ensuring proper control and efficiency. Reporting to the President, this role involves reviewing business areas for improvements in margin, efficiency, and costs. Responsibilities include managing daily accounting activities, month‑end close, reporting, and analysis.

As part of the executive team, the Director of Finance leads budgeting, reforecasting, and evaluates pricing and costing to enhance profitability. This role also designs financial management processes, including discounts, credit policies, international transactions, and customer communications.

The Director of Finance maintains a customer‑focused approach while ensuring strong internal controls and acts as a business partner to the President.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs, plans and manages the day-to‑day, weekly and monthly accounting activities that are required to produce the monthly financial statements.
• Be proactive in managing the financial aspects of the Company, which include making recommendations monthly, on key financial issues
• Performs monthly close process for operating company and reports results to the management team and corporate office
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the annual Business Plan and Financial Forecasts
• Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures and analyzes and reports variances
• Responsible for coordinating the financial aspects of the annual strategic plans
• Analyzes and interprets operating results of the company and makes recommendations which result in the elimination of non‑value‑added activities and profit improvements
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate product costing
• Conducts analysis and makes recommendations to improve and drive Aftermarket Parts and Service revenues to meet company growth and profitability goals
• Recommends benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of the business
• Manages the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts
• Prepares financial analysis for negotiations and product investment decisions
• Researches and remains informed about all applicable accounting and fiscal management laws, rules, and requirements, and works with President and corporate office to ensure that the organization is in full compliance
• Establishes and implements short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures
• Responsible for proactive communication and reporting on fiscal matters to executive team, internal customers and external customers
• Maintain financial procedures & controls for accounting operations. Ensure appropriate controls and security are in place
• Work with external auditors to prepare and complete annual audit in a timely manner; maintain organized records to ensure fiscal accountability
• Other duties as assigned

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 8-10 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be proficient with a variety of computer systems (ERP systems, Financial Consolidation Applications, and Microsoft Office Suite)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence senior management, to provide leadership, establish vision and lead change
• Strong operations background
• 10% Travel Required

Why Work at Pyramid?

Pyramid offers a competitive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Accounts (HSA), when allowed by tax law
• Paid life insurance and disability insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
• Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Optional coverages: Long‑term Care, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance