Director of Finance - Manufacturing
Vaco by Highspring, Franklin, TN, United States
Global leader in advanced aluminum engineering and manufacturing is looking for an experienced Director of Finance. Employees work alongside skilled, motivated colleagues in a safe and supportive environment. In North America, their focus includes rolled aluminum products serving the HVAC, packaging, and automotive markets.
Position Overview
This role serves as a key financial leader, guiding high‑impact decision‑making and providing strategic insight to executive leadership. The position plays a critical part in shaping financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, and supporting overall business performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial forecasting, long‑range planning, and strategic modeling initiatives
- Develop and deliver management reports and executive presentations
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial summaries for senior leadership
- Oversee the aluminum hedging program
- Manage monthly financial reporting processes
- Direct the annual budgeting cycle
- Chair the enterprise Risk Board and support risk management initiatives
- Oversee insurance valuations and claims administration
- Manage weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting
- Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of internal controls
- Enhance and maintain financial reporting systems and tools
- Oversee corporate accounting and consolidated reporting activities
- Lead monthly reviews of corporate overhead expenses
- Provide support for internal and external audits
- Ensure adherence to corporate accounting standards and policies
- Coordinate tax documentation with external service providers and support income tax planning
- Conduct customer credit analysis and risk assessments
- Promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment in compliance with all safety policies
- Uphold the organization's core values through collaboration, accountability, innovation, and accessibility
- Perform additional duties as needed
Qualifications
- At least 15 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Detail‑oriented with a hands‑on approach
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and drive planning initiatives