Director of Finance And Administration

Talent Road LLC; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer-paid life insurance

Employer-paid short-term and long-term

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Talent Road LLC is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration for a growing manufacturing organization. This senior role will act as the primary financial advisor to the President and executive leadership, guiding budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.

The ideal candidate will lead a Finance team, oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, and partner with HR and IT to drive scalability and growth in a lean manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 4+ years in a senior finance leadership role such as Director of Finance, Controller, VP of Finance, or equivalent.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting to executives.
• ERP experience (Epicor preferred).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the President and executive leadership team.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and scenario modeling.
• Deliver executive-level financial reporting, including P&L and gross margin analysis.
• Provide strategic pricing and growth guidance.
• Oversee monthly close, controls, GAAP compliance, and audit readiness.
• Develop and lead the Finance team and scalable processes.
• Coordinate HR administration and IT/ERP vendor relationships.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Sales, and Purchasing to improve performance.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel & financial modeling

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CMA

MBA

CPA

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Shape the Financial Future of a Growing Manufacturing Organization

A well-established, precision manufacturing company is seeking a Director of Finance & Administration to serve as its senior internal financial leader. Reporting directly to the President and partnering closely with an external CFO, this executive leadership position offers the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, drive operational performance, and help shape the future of a growing organization.

This is far more than a traditional accounting leadership role. We're looking for a business-minded finance executive who thrives as a trusted advisor—someone who can translate financial data into strategic insight, build strong cross-functional partnerships, and provide leadership across Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology, and ERP administration.

If you're energized by helping leadership teams make better business decisions and enjoy working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial manufacturing environment, we'd love to connect with you.

What You'll Do

As Director of Finance & Administration, you will:

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the President and executive leadership team.
• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and scenario modeling processes.
• Deliver executive-level financial reporting, including P&L analysis, gross margin reporting, forecasting, and key business metrics.
• Provide strategic guidance on pricing, capital investments, operational performance, profitability, and business growth.
• Oversee the monthly financial close, internal controls, GAAP compliance, and audit readiness.
• Lead and develop the Finance team while creating scalable processes and operational discipline.
• Oversee strategic Human Resources administration, including benefits, HR policies, employee relations, and partnerships with external HR providers.
• Coordinate Information Technology and Epicor ERP vendor relationships, ensuring technology supports business growth and operational excellence.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, and executive leadership to improve financial performance across the organization.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 4+ years in a senior finance leadership role such as Director of Finance, Controller, VP of Finance, or equivalent.
• Manufacturing industry experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Cost Accounting
• Standard Costing
• Manufacturing Variance Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• GAAP
• Experience presenting financial results and strategic recommendations to executive leadership or company ownership.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams.
• ERP experience (Epicor preferred but not required).
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CMA preferred.
• MBA is a plus.
• CPA is welcome but not required.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

This role has been intentionally designed to allow the Director to operate as a true strategic business partner—not simply oversee accounting operations.

Day-to-day accounting activities are supported by an experienced Accounting Manager and Staff Accountant, allowing you to focus on higher-value responsibilities including:

• Executive financial strategy
• Business planning
• Organizational leadership
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Long-term growth initiatives

You’ll have the opportunity to influence decisions across every area of the business while serving as a trusted member of the executive leadership team.

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with operational understanding. The ideal candidate is:

• A trusted advisor who earns credibility through sound judgment and thoughtful analysis.
• A collaborative leader who enjoys developing people and building strong teams.
• Comfortable operating in a lean, fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Skilled at translating complex financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Passionate about continuous improvement and helping organizations scale successfully.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with an excellent benefits program that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program

If you're an experienced finance executive with a manufacturing background who enjoys partnering with leadership, improving business performance, and driving strategic financial decisions, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you.