Accounting & Finance Director

Overview A growing, private equity-backed manufacturing organization is seeking a Director of Accounting & Finance to lead financial operations at the business-unit level. This role is designed for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in operational environments and enjoys building structure, elevating teams, and partnering closely with plant leadership. As the organization evolves its finance structure, this leader will play a critical role in strengthening accounting discipline, enhancing operational reporting, and supporting leadership with actionable financial insights. Key Responsibilities Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting for an assigned business unit or site Own the monthly close process , ensuring timely, accurate financial statements Partner with Operations to support cost control, productivity, and profitability initiatives Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis Translate financial results into clear insights for non-financial stakeholders Establish and improve internal controls, policies, and financial processes Build, mentor, and oversee a local finance/accounting team Serve as a trusted finance partner to site leadership and corporate finance Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance Prior leadership experience managing or developing accounting teams Background in manufacturing, industrial, construction, or related operations-based environments Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with Operations or Supply Chain teams Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and performance analysis Comfortable operating in a hands-on, onsite leadership role Preferred but Not Required CPA or MBA Experience in a private equity-backed or growth-oriented organization Exposure to multi-site or decentralized finance structures Work Environment Fully onsite role at a manufacturing or industrial facility Occasional travel may be required based on business needs Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.