Director of Finance

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Client in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Director of Finance to lead accounting and finance operations. You will drive accurate reporting, oversee treasury and controls, and collaborate with executives on growth strategies and efficiency improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a CPA or MBA, 8+ years in finance, and a proven record of scaling financial processes in a growth environment. Hybrid work arrangement with standard corporate hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or corporate financial management experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience within a growing organization.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience leading ERP implementations or system upgrades.
• Strong operational finance and business process improvement background.
• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Proven ability to lead through organizational growth and change.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance and accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies.
• Monitor balance sheet integrity and oversee account reconciliation activities.
• Direct treasury functions and financial risk management initiatives.
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Lead forecasting efforts and provide insights into financial performance trends.
• Support pricing, profitability, and investment analysis.
• Provide executive leadership with actionable recommendations based on financial data.
• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows and internal reporting processes.
• Lead financial system enhancements and technology implementations.
• Establish policies and procedures that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen controls.
• Manage and develop accounting and finance professionals.
• Build strong relationships with banking, audit, and external business partners.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial systems

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Analytics

ERP implementations

Process improvement

Org growth

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

8+ years finance leadership

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Director of Finance

Company: Manufacturing Client
Address: Maple Grove, MN
Position: Director of Finance
Work Model: Hybrid, 3 days in office per week required
Hours: Full-Time, Standard Corporate Hours
Compensation: $160,000 – $180,000

About the Company

Our client is a successful and expanding organization in the northwest Twin Cities metro. The company is looking for a hands-on finance executive to lead financial operations, improve business processes, and support continued growth through data-driven decision-making.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance will provide leadership across accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, operational efficiency, and sound fiscal management. This position will collaborate closely with executive leadership to develop strategies that support revenue growth, operational excellence, and financial stability.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee daily finance and accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close processes.

• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies.

• Monitor balance sheet integrity and oversee account reconciliation activities.

• Direct treasury functions and financial risk management initiatives.

Strategic Finance & Forecasting

• Develop financial models to support strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

• Lead forecasting efforts and provide insights into financial performance trends.

• Support pricing, profitability, and investment analysis.

• Provide executive leadership with actionable recommendations based on financial data.

Process Improvement & Systems Management

• Evaluate and improve accounting workflows and internal reporting processes.

• Lead financial system enhancements and technology implementations.

• Establish policies and procedures that improve efficiency and scalability.

• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and strengthen controls.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and develop accounting and finance professionals.

• Serve as a key financial resource to department leaders across the organization.

• Build strong relationships with banking, audit, and external business partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.

• 8+ years of progressive finance, accounting, or corporate financial management experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a growing organization.

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and controls.

• Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• CPA or MBA preferred.

• Experience leading ERP implementations or system upgrades.

• Strong operational finance and business process improvement background.

• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.

• Proven ability to lead through organizational growth and change.

Why This Opportunity?

• High-visibility leadership role with meaningful business impact.

• Opportunity to shape financial strategy and operational processes.

• Collaborative executive team and supportive culture.

• Exposure to strategic projects and organizational growth initiatives.

• Professional growth potential within a dynamic and expanding company.