Talent Group · 2 hours ago
Director of Finance
Modesto-Merced Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expTalent Group is seeking a Director of Finance to lead finance and accounting operations for a complex manufacturing-driven organization. This role involves partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive profitability and make data-backed decisions.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead the annual budgeting process across procurement, production, packaging, distribution, and sales
Deliver monthly financials, variance analysis, and actionable insights to leadership
Own CAPEX evaluation, ROI analysis, and tracking for equipment, automation, and facility investments
Analyze profitability of new product initiatives and innovation projects
Partner with plant and operations leaders to translate yield, waste, and throughput into financial impact
Provide scenario modeling and forecasts for quarterly and annual planning
Prepare and present executive-level reporting on cost drivers, margins, and operational performance
Support board-level discussions with clear financial analysis and recommendations
Oversee close processes and selected accounting and cost accounting functions
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in finance leadership roles, ideally within manufacturing, food, dairy, or CPG environments
Strong background in cost accounting and commodity-driven businesses
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred)
Ability to partner effectively with operations, supply chain, and sales leaders
Confident communicator with executive presence and strong analytical mindset
Preferred
MBA or CPA strongly preferred
Company
Talent Group
At Talent Group, we specialize in executive placement with a personalized, relationship-driven approach.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase