Director of Finance

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherpa | Recruiting, Staffing & Consulting is seeking a strategic Director of Finance in Tulsa, OK, to oversee critical accounting and finance functions. This role demands strong technical accounting expertise and a proactive approach to finance strategy and operational efficiency.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of experience in finance, with a focus on manufacturing, and possess effective leadership skills. The position ensures visibility across the business and offers opportunities for long-term growth within the finance organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and accounting operations in accordance with US GAAP.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits.
• Monitor cash flow trends and financial risks.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Compensation: To $180K.

Job Overview – Director Of Finance – 34240. Our client, a growing and operationally complex manufacturing organization, is seeking a strategic, hands-on Director of Finance to lead critical accounting and finance functions while partnering closely with executive leadership across the business. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, a proactive and analytical mindset, and the ability to think beyond day to day operations to support long term business strategy and operational efficiency. This position offers strong visibility across the business and long term growth potential within the finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, month end close, and accounting operations in accordance with US GAAP
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits and support technical accounting, compliance, and internal controls initiatives
• Oversee treasury activities including cash forecasting, banking relationships, borrowing base reporting, and liquidity management
• Partner cross functionally to improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies, including automation opportunities within existing systems
• Monitor cash flow trends, borrowing activity, and working capital metrics while proactively identifying financial risks and operational impacts to the business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Prior public accounting experience strongly preferred, ideally within a Big 4 or large regional firm
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, audit processes, treasury operations, and financial analysis
• Proven leadership experience with strong communication, problem solving, and process improvement capabilities
• Experience working within large ERP environments preferred

Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy: Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

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