Director - Finance & Accounting (Film)

Overview

This role is for a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations at a manufacturing facility. The position involves partnering closely with plant leadership and corporate finance to drive performance, profitability, and operational excellence. It requires a hands-on finance leader who balances accounting discipline with operational partnership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and urgency
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Partner with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, inventory, and distribution costs to identify opportunities and risks
• Support inventory accuracy and physical inventory processes, investigating variances and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial standards
• Translate financial results into actionable business insights for operations and executive leadership
• Lead and develop plant accounting talent, including direct management of an accountant
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to manufacturing leadership to support strategic and operational decisions
• Travel to sites as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong manufacturing finance and accounting experience
• Experience supporting plant operations in a manufacturing environment
• Background in financial reporting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance analysis
• ERP/MRP system experience; exposure to PeopleSoft is a plus
• Advanced Excel and financial systems skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities with influence across operations and finance
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong business acumen
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff

Public accounting experience, especially within a Big 4 firm, is valued.

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, remote role with a preference for candidates located in Central or Eastern time zones.

Location

Remote, with preference for Central/Eastern time zones.