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Director Finance

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  • Darien, WI
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    Job Description

    Director Finance


    Ready to take on a highly visible finance leadership role with a growing publicly traded company?


    We’re seeking an experienced Director Finance to lead financial operations across two manufacturing facilities and serve as a strategic partner to operational and executive leadership. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on financial performance, operational efficiency, and the continued growth of an organization investing significantly in its people and operations.


    Compensation: $145,000–$170,000 base salary + 25% bonus + 20% LTI


    Why This Opportunity Stands Out



    • Join a publicly traded organization experiencing significant growth and investment

    • Step into a high-visibility leadership role with regular exposure to plant and executive leadership

    • Play a key role in improving operational performance, cost structure, and financial results

    • Join a growth-focused environment actively expanding its workforce and operations

    • Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including low health insurance premiums and a 5% 401(k) match


    Key Responsibilities



    • Lead financial operations across two manufacturing facilities

    • Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and inventory management

    • Partner closely with operations leadership to drive improvements in cost structure, productivity, and labor efficiency

    • Manage revenue recognition, standard costing, inventory controls, and related financial processes

    • Lead production budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities

    • Ensure SOX compliance and maintain effective internal controls

    • Analyze operational and financial performance to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement

    • Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team

    • Provide financial insight and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making


    Qualifications



    • Manufacturing finance leadership experience, ideally as a Plant Controller or in a comparable role

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

    • Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance

    • Experience with ERP systems; Epicor experience is preferred

    • Strong business-partnering skills with the ability to work effectively across finance and operations

    • CPA and/or MBA preferred


    This role is well suited for a manufacturing finance leader who enjoys being close to the business, partnering with operations, developing teams, and driving measurable improvements in financial and operational performance.
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    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDarien, WI
    IndustryFinancial Services
    Company Size500 to 999 employees
    Year Founded1994
    Websitehttp://www.cfstaffing.com/

    About Company

    Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

    CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

    Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

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