Director of Finance

Atlantic Group; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Director of Finance in Easton, PA to lead FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will partner with senior leadership and operations, driving profitability, performance, and strategic initiatives. 8+ years in finance, strong ERP and Excel skills, and people leadership are required. A Bachelor's degree is required; CPA or CMA preferred. This is an in-office role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience including FP&A and leadership.
• Manufacturing experience required; strong budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience required; financial modeling and reporting systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, modeling, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Partner with leaders to evaluate financial performance and strategic investments.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory analysis, margins, and related activities.
• Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and insights to support close and governance.
• Lead and develop finance professionals; strengthen processes and accountability.
• Drive process improvements across financial systems and controls.

Skills

FP&A

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

People management

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPA

CMA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting software

Job description

Job Overview – Director of Finance

Compensation: $160,000–$180,000/year + bonus

Location: Easton, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Director of Finance in Easton, PA for our client, leading financial planning and analysis, operational finance, cost accounting, and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment. This role will own budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, profitability analysis, and business performance while partnering closely with senior leadership and operations. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience with strong FP&A, manufacturing finance, cost accounting, ERP, and people management expertise.

Responsibilities as the Director of Finance:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, variance analysis, and financial performance reporting.
• Operational Finance: Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, profitability, investments, and operational priorities.
• Cost Accounting: Oversee cost accounting, inventory analysis, margins, and related financial activities.
• Financial Reporting: Deliver financial reporting, analysis, and business insights while supporting recurring close and reporting activities.
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop finance professionals while strengthening collaboration, accountability, and financial processes.
• Process Improvement: Improve financial systems, reporting, forecasting, controls, and overall finance operations.

Qualifications for the Director of Finance:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required, CPA or CMA is preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including FP&A and finance leadership experience, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Manufacturing experience is required, with strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel and ERP system experience are required, with financial modeling and reporting systems experience preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong financial leadership, analytical, communication, business partnership, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.

Application Notice:

Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.