Sr. Director of Finance

Bulbrite; New Jersey; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic manufacturing firm in New Jersey is seeking a seasoned Senior Director of Finance to lead all financial planning and analysis activities, manage a team, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with an MBA/CPA preferred and over 10 years in finance roles, especially in FP&A. This position offers a full-time opportunity to shape financial strategies and drive operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 5 years in FP&A.
• Experience implementing and/or optimizing financial systems.
• Significant experience in a financial leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all FP&A activities, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow and working capital effectively.
• Oversee financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cash flow forecasting

Team Development

Compliance with GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

MBA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Business Intelligence Tools (Tableau, Databricks)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a seasoned financial executive for our Sr. Director of Finance role, who will report directly to the President/CEO. This role is ideal for a person with deep FP&A experience and readiness to oversee a broader range of accounting and finance. The successful candidate will have a strong grasp of technology and best practices and the ability to drive change in an entrepreneurial, small to mid-market size company. This candidate will help the company pivot from traditional accounting tasks like month-end close and develop enhancements around reporting, forecasting, and analysis. The candidate should be a seasoned professional with the ability to manage and mentor an accounting team, fostering development and a culture of accountability and high performance. No agencies, please. Must have product, inventory, and e-commerce experience; home, retail, and CPG experience is highly desirable.

Core Requirements and Responsibilities

FP&A

• Lead all FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning, and long-range financial modeling, offering insights on business performance.
• Scenario modeling: developing different financial scenarios to assess the potential impact of various business decisions.
• Forecasting: predicting future financial performance based on historical data, market trends, and other relevant factors.
• Build models and dashboards to support resource allocation, pricing, unit economics, and investment decisions.
• Prepare and deliver internal and external financial reporting packages, including audit presentations.

• Deliver timely and insightful financial analysis to guide executive decision-making and support business performance.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: ensuring the accuracy & timeliness of financial statements, adhering to GAAP and complying with relevant regulations.

Present financial results and key metrics to executive leadership, shareholders and auditors, with clear narratives on performance, trends, and variances.

Partner cross-functionally with operations, sales, and product teams to assess business initiatives and identify financial risks and opportunities.

Treasury / Risk Management

• Cash flow forecasting: manage day-to-day cash inflows and outflows, forecast future cash needs, and maximize cash conversion cycle.
• Working capital management: overseeing short-term assets and liabilities including inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable to optimize liquidity and profitability.
• Corporate insurance: negotiating and managing insurance policies to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Enterprise risk management: evaluating overall risk and implementing solutions to mitigate high-risk areas.
• Internal legal/contract management: main point for legal/contract issues with assistance from outside counsel.
• Commercial banking: main point of contact for commercial banking relationship.

Controllership Oversight

• Manage a team of 4 performing accounting functions including AP/AR, general ledger, payroll & inventory accounting.
• Overseeing month-end financial closings, operating expense planning and control, capital expenditure planning and control.
• Oversee and optimize all processes for overall accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred
• Must have product or inventory experience/background.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance roles, with at least 5 years in FP&A in a product-based company.
• Strong command of financial modeling, analysis, and executive-level reporting.
• Significant experience in a financial leadership role within an organization.
• Demonstrated success in building or transforming finance operations, including systems, processes, and team development.
• Experience implementing and/or optimizing financial systems (e.g., ERP, planning tools, reporting dashboards).
• Expert level proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of SAP (general ledger and ERP) or equivalent ERP systems.
• Expert level proficiency in Business Intelligence Tools (Tableau, Databricks or equivalent).

Skills And Competencies

• Strategic Leadership & Change Management
• Team Development, Performance Management & Organization

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Analyst, Finance, and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Accounting, Appliances, Electrical, Electronics Manufacturing, and Retail