Director of Finance

Role Summary

The Director of Finance at MacLean-Fogg serves as a key strategic leader, overseeing all financial planning, analysis, and strategy to ensure robust fiscal management and sustainable growth. This role is integral to driving financial performance, aligning financial operations with organizational goals, and providing actionable insights to senior leadership to support critical decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with senior management to drive financial strategy and business performance, aligning financial goals with company objectives.
• Develop and implement long-term financial goals and strategies, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify opportunities for growth, process improvement, and cost optimization.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial insights to support decision-making.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly financial reports, identifying key trends, variances, and risks.
• Provide detailed financial analysis on company performance, profitability, and competitive positioning.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with auditors for annual audits and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements and coordinate with external stakeholders as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to support financial objectives across departments.
• Drive adoption of financial best practices and technological advancements to enhance team effectiveness.
• Implement and oversee internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
• Monitor financial risks, including currency exchange, interest rate, and market risks, implementing mitigation strategies where necessary.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Education: Bachelor's
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance.
• 5 years in a leadership role, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.

Preferred:

• Experience: Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Certifications/Licenses: CPA, CMA, or another related certification.

Competencies/Skills

• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). 
• Deep understanding of GAAP, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing and developing finance teams, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate and navigate market trends, cost structure changes, and financial risks.