We are looking for a finance executive to lead the financial direction of a growing manufacturing business in Woodbridge, New Jersey. This role will work closely with senior leadership to strengthen performance, improve profitability, and support expansion across multiple operating sites. The position combines strategic planning with day-to-day financial oversight, covering reporting, budgeting, controls, and operational analysis.
Responsibilities:
• Direct company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning efforts for manufacturing operations and consolidated business performance
• Oversee the monthly close cycle and deliver accurate financial statements and management reports on schedule
• Collaborate with operations leaders to evaluate production costs, labor, inventory, and overhead in order to improve margins
• Create and refine performance metrics and dashboards that track efficiency, output, and profitability across facilities
• Provide financial guidance for capital investment decisions, including business case development for equipment and expansion projects
• Strengthen financial governance by maintaining effective internal controls and supporting compliance requirements across finance and operations
• Manage cash flow planning, working capital priorities, and inventory-related financial strategies to support business stability
• Contribute financial leadership to strategic initiatives such as acquisitions, integrations, and system implementation efforts
• Develop, lead, and mentor finance team members across accounting, FP& A, and plant finance functions
• Act as the primary finance contact for external auditors, lenders, and investment stakeholders as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Extensive progressive leadership experience in finance, with a strong background in manufacturing or industrial settings
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, and financial analysis tied to production environments
• Experience managing inventory finance, supply chain financial performance, and plant-level operations
• Proven ability to partner effectively with operations leadership to support business decisions and performance improvements
• Comfortable balancing executive-level strategy with hands-on financial management in a fast-moving environment
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• CPA, CMA, or similar advanced credential is preferred
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