<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Finance Director – Manufacturing</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> New London, CT <strong><em>(On-site, 5 days/week)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH000013351684</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a <strong>Finance Director</strong> to join a well-established, global manufacturing company serving high-performance industries. This is a senior, hands-on finance leadership role with full responsibility for accounting operations, financial strategy, and performance management across manufacturing sites. The Finance Director will partner closely with executive leadership and Head Office, lead the regional finance team, and play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational insight, and long-term business performance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead financial strategy and day-to-day accounting for manufacturing operations</li><li>Manage and develop the regional finance team, driving performance and accountability</li><li>Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and governance (U.S. GAAP, SOX, statutory)</li><li>Own month-end, quarter-end, year-end, and statutory close processes</li><li>Oversee balance sheet integrity, reconciliations, and financial reporting accuracy</li><li>Own financial KPIs and performance reporting across production, cost, profitability, and working capital</li><li>Analyze and manage standard costs and manufacturing variances</li><li>Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling aligned with corporate timelines</li><li>Oversee transactional finance functions (AP, AR, credit control, fixed assets)</li><li>Present financial results and insights to executive leadership and drive continuous improvement</li></ul>
<p>Our company, a leading global organization, is seeking a detail-oriented and analytically driven Financial Accounting Analyst to join our team in a hybrid work environment. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to our large-scale financial operations, leveraging advanced software tools to drive strategic initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Prepare, analyze, and reconcile financial statements and reports in accordance with company and regulatory guidelines.</li><li>Support internal controls and compliance initiatives, including SOX and audit requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.</li><li>Utilize advanced Excel functionality (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, macros) to analyze and visualize financial data.</li><li>Maintain and optimize SAP-based accounting processes and reporting tools for increased efficiency.</li><li>Participate in budget, forecasting, and variance analysis to provide actionable insights to management.</li><li>Identify process improvements and assist in the implementation of best practices.</li><li>Support payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management as required.</li></ul><p><br></p>
