Confidential · 1 week ago
Director of Finance
Mundelein, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expConfidential company is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a manufacturing and distribution environment. The role emphasizes process improvement and systems optimization while leading the accounting function and developing actionable financial insights for leadership.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management
Own the month‑end and year‑end close process and deliver accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Lead financial reporting, including preparation, review, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting packages for ownership and senior leadership
Develop dashboards and key financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) that provide clear, actionable insights to leadership
Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costs, and margin analysis to support pricing, production, and purchasing decisions
Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance
Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecasting, including variance analysis and clear recommendations for leadership
Prepare and present financial and KPI reporting to ownership and senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities
Drive finance and accounting systems improvements, including leading or co‑leading ERP, accounting, or reporting system implementations, upgrades, and integrations
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
Build, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior finance leadership role (Controller, Director of Finance, or equivalent)
Direct experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment, including hands‑on inventory and cost accounting
Proven experience preparing and overseeing financial statements and management reports (income statement, balance sheet, cash‑flow, KPIs) for internal and external stakeholders
Proven experience with at least one significant system implementation or upgrade (e.g., ERP, accounting platform, inventory or reporting system), including requirements gathering, testing, and user rollout
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit coordination
Demonstrated success owning budgeting, forecasting, and cash‑flow management
Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets; experience with modern accounting/ERP systems and reporting tools
Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders
Company
Confidential
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Silicon Valley, California US, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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