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Munro & Associates · 9 hours ago

Director of Finance

Munro & Associates is a world-renowned engineering and manufacturing consulting firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. They are seeking a Director of Finance to lead and execute the company’s financial reporting, accounting, and planning functions, while providing strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

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Hiring Manager
Gina Curtis, SHRM-CP
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Responsibilities

Own the preparation and presentation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the President and Board of Directors
Lead financial reporting for both Commercial and Defense business units, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with all applicable requirements
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership, providing clear insights and recommendations
Lead and actively participate in the monthly close process, including:
Account reconciliations
Journal entries
Financial statement preparation
Ensure all financial reporting complies with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
Continuously improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial models
Analyze and report on variances, trends, and key performance drivers
Provide financial analysis to support:
Capital investment decisions
Pricing strategies
Contract negotiations
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Support external audits, including preparation of schedules and audit documentation
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements
Monitor financial and operational performance metrics
Recommend benchmarks and KPIs to measure and improve company performance
Translate complex financial data into actionable business insights
Partner closely with operations, engineering, and business unit leaders
Provide guidance and mentorship as the finance function evolves
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial reportingAccounting principlesBudgetingForecastingMicrosoft ExcelFinancial analysisMicrosoft Dynamics Business CentralExecutive communicationAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detail

Required

Strong executive-level communication and presentation skills, including Board interaction
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities
Deep understanding of accounting, financial reporting, and financial operations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with financial and accounting systems
High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles
Demonstrated experience owning financial close, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
Experience preparing financial materials for executive leadership and Boards of Directors

Preferred

Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience preferred
Experience in a private equity–backed or closely held company strongly preferred
CPA or CMA designation preferred

Benefits

Competitive salary
Paid time off including vacation days and holidays
Healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
Company 401(k) contribution

Company

Munro & Associates

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Munro & Associates is an engineering company that provides project management and benchmarking solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Sandy Munro
Chief Executive Officer
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Sue Okray
COO & Benchmarking Director
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