Director of Financial Operations

Our client is a global leader in supplying products that service healthcare, hospitality and food solutions. They are seeking to hire a hands-on, business-oriented finance executive who brings strong accounting fundamentals but operates as a true partner to the business. This is not a traditional back-office finance role—this leader will sit at the intersection of finance, operations, and strategy, helping guide key decisions that impact growth, cost structure, and overall performance.

This individual will work closely with senior leadership to assess business performance, optimize financial outcomes, and bring clarity to complex operational dynamics.

Role reports to an office (M-F).

Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

Build and own financial models that support business planning, forecasting, and decision-making
Translate financial data into actionable insights tied to growth, profitability, and operational efficiency
Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance, including cost structures (e.g., transportation/logistics, operational spend)
Drive KPI development and performance tracking across the organization

Business Partnership & Operational Finance

Act as a thought partner to leadership on key business decisions—not just reporting results, but shaping them
Evaluate and optimize unit economics, margins, and cost drivers across the business
Support assessment and management of operational investments and trade-offs

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Produce accurate and timely financial statements
Ensure compliance with GAAP standards
Manage external audit processes and relationships

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree required
Min. 10-15 years of progressive experience across Finance and Accounting
Strong foundation in Accounting (GAAP, auditing); CPA preferred but not required
Experience operating at a company-wide, executive level, not just within finance
Proven ability to connect financial insights to real business decisions
Background that shows stability and depth (e.g., meaningful tenure and progression over ~10+ years in prior roles)
Experience managing banking relationships and financial infrastructure
Track record of leading teams and building scalable processes

Who You Are

A business leader first, finance expert second
Comfortable operating in ambiguity and non-traditional environments
Hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented
Able to move seamlessly between strategy and execution
Someone who challenges thinking, not just reports numbers

Offering:

Base Salary $200,000 - $250,000 (based on experience)
Bonus Potential
Full Benefits Package, 401K
PTO

Direct Sales Recruiting, LLC, (DSR) and DirectHR are National Recruitment organizations partnering with National, Regional and Local Clients to bring qualified candidates a career and a future. DSR offers over 50 years combined Recruitment, Sales and Management experience. We are, along with our clients, an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to hiring and supporting a diverse workforce. A M/F/D/V

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