Finance Director

Upside Search; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established industrial manufacturer seeks a strategic Finance Director to oversee all financial functions for a global product division. This high-impact leadership role involves managing financial reporting, planning, and strategic investment decisions across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance, particularly in manufacturing, and a strong ability to communicate and influence at all levels.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with strong exposure to manufacturing operations.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all core finance areas including planning & forecasting, asset management, costing, and business analysis.
• Guide investment decisions through capital justification and market analysis.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA

CMA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Upside Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Direct message the job poster from Upside Search

Accounting & Finance Search Consultant, Ohio & Midwest | Recruitment Solutions Provider | 92% Fill Rate | 96% Repeat Customer Rate

A well-established industrial manufacturer is looking for a strategic and operationally savvy Finance Director to oversee all financial functions for a global product division. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone with a passion for building scalable finance teams and enabling growth through data-driven decision making. You’ll be the go-to advisor for business and segment leadership—managing financial reporting, planning, forecasting, and strategic investment decisions across multiple manufacturing locations and regions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all core finance areas including planning & forecasting, asset management, costing, and business analysis
• Serve as a key business partner to division and segment executives—driving alignment on financial strategy, goals, and performance
• Interpret and communicate financial performance across global operations, identifying opportunities to improve margins and cash flow
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, budgets, and strategic plans
• Guide investment decisions through capital justification, market analysis, and product line profitability review
• Lead internal controls, compliance (including SOX), and process improvements in reporting and systems
• Present financial data and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with strong exposure to manufacturing operations
• 5+ years of people leadership experience
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial systems (SAP and Excel preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence at all levels

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Upside Search by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Get notified when a new job is posted.

Sign in to set job alerts for “Financial Director” roles.

Director of Finance- Financial Planning and Analysis

Sr. Director FP&A (Operations Finance) ($190,000 - $210,000 salary plus bonus and equity)

Atlanta, GA $190,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago

Smyrna, GA $120,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago

Sr. Director of Finance (Operations Finance) ($190,000 - $210,000 salary plus bonus and equity)

Atlanta, GA $190,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Atlanta, GA $180,000.00-$210,000.00 2 weeks ago

Director of Financial Planning and Analysis

Atlanta Metropolitan Area $135,000.00-$175,000.00 1 month ago

Director of Finance- Financial Planning and Analysis

Director of Finance - Supply Chain FP&A Leader

Atlanta, GA $250,000.00-$300,000.00 3 weeks ago

North Atlanta, GA $175,000.00-$185,000.00 1 day ago

Atlanta, GA $140,000.00-$150,000.00 2 days ago

Director Finance (100% remote in the greater Atlanta, Duluth, GA area))

Director of Financial (Market & Liquidity) Risk

Atlanta, GA $106,200.00-$135,000.00 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.