Senior Director of Finance

Madison HR Consulting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Madison HR Consulting is seeking a Senior Director of Finance for a confidential client in the Greater Philadelphia area. This on-site role leads accounting and finance operations, with responsibilities spanning financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and strategic business partnering.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, 10+ years in accounting/finance, and 5+ years of leadership experience. CPA/MBA and ERP proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing finance and accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial analysis within a manufacturing setting.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and management reporting.
• Provide timely financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance metrics.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for growth and increased profitability.
• Oversee cost accounting and profitability analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and margins.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive continuous improvement and support organizational objectives.
• Monitor inventory-related financial activity and support effective working capital management.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Provide insights that support long-term planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial and business matters.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and business processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Support ongoing process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial visibility and operational effectiveness.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team leadership

GAAP

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Outils

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Location: Greater Philadelphia Area (On-Site)

Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Confidential Search

Our client is seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Director of Finance to lead its accounting and finance functions. This position will play a key role in financial strategy, business planning, operational performance, and organizational growth. The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership with manufacturing industry experience and the ability to partner effectively across all areas of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and management reporting.
• Provide timely financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational performance metrics.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for growth and increased profitability.
• Oversee cost accounting and profitability analysis within a manufacturing environment.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend actions to improve efficiency and margins.
• Partner with operations leadership to drive continuous improvement and support organizational objectives.
• Monitor inventory-related financial activity and support effective working capital management.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Provide insights that support long-term planning, resource allocation, and investment decisions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on financial and business matters.

Operational & Team Leadership

• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and business processes.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Support ongoing process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial visibility and operational effectiveness.

Qualifications - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing finance and accounting teams.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and financial analysis within a manufacturing setting
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience partnering with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Qualifications - Preferred

• CPA, CMA, and/or MBA.
• Experience leading financial system enhancements or major process improvement initiatives.
• Track record of improving operational performance and profitability.
• Experience serving in a senior finance leadership role within manufacturing