Director of Finance

CyberCoders; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Bonus Opp

PTO

Job summary

CyberCoders seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and reporting for a manufacturing-focused organization in Erie, PA. You will collaborate with operations, supply chain and IT to optimize costs and margins and drive profitable growth.

The role oversees month-end close, internal controls and ERP deployments (IQMS/DELMIAworks), while building a high-performing finance team to support pricing, capex and strategic planning.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in finance with 5+ years in senior leadership (Director/Controller) roles.
• Manufacturing experience preferred with cost accounting and variance analysis.
• Experience implementing ERP financial systems (IQMS/DELMIAworks desirable).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis for leadership and board.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning with scenarios.
• Manage month-end close, GL integrity, reconciliations and internal controls.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation and variances.
• Drive cash flow, working capital, and capex planning.
• Implement and optimize ERP modules; interface finance with ops systems.
• Mentor accounting and FP&A team; recruit and develop staff.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external relationships.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Cost accounting & variance analysis

Financial modeling & ERP reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Auditing & compliance

M&A support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

MBA or advanced degree preferred

CPA certification preferred

Tools

IQMS/DELMIAworks ERP experience

Excel

BI/Reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Director of Finance will lead financial strategy, reporting, and operational finance for a manufacturing-focused organization. This role is responsible for overseeing budgeting, forecasting, financial controls, and analysis to support executive decision-making and drive profitable growth. The Director will partner with operations, supply chain, and IT to optimize cost structures, improve margin performance, and implement scalable ERP-driven financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis for executive leadership and the board.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and long-range financial planning; develop scenarios and sensitivity analyses to guide strategic decisions.
• Manage month-end close, general ledger integrity, account reconciliations and financial reporting processes; establish and enforce strong internal controls.
• Oversee cost accounting, product costing, inventory valuation and variance analysis specific to manufacturing operations.
• Drive cash flow management, working capital optimization, capital expenditure planning and treasury relationships.
• Implement and optimize ERP financial modules (experience with IQMS/DELMIAworks preferred); lead process improvements and integrations between finance and operational systems.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting and financial planning team, including controller-level responsibilities where applicable; recruit, develop and retain high-performing staff.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, compliance activities and relationships with auditors, tax advisors and banks.
• Provide financial support for pricing, margin improvement initiatives, capital projects and operational performance metrics (KPIs).
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, engineering and sales to align financial goals with manufacturing performance and continuous improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred or equivalent professional certification.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role (Director/Controller level) ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management and production variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience implementing and supporting ERP financial systems; specific experience with IQMS and DELMIAworks is highly desirable.
• Strong technical skills in financial modeling, ERP reporting, Excel and BI/reporting tools.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience building and developing finance teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders and senior executives.
• Track record of driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls and supporting audit and compliance efforts.
• Experience with M&A support, capital project evaluation and strategic financial planning is a plus.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Bonus Opp
• PTO