Director of Finance

Vaco
$160,000.00 - $175,000.00 / yr
401(k), retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Raleigh
Jun 25, 2025
Director of Finance A fast-paced, growth-oriented organization is seeking a strategic and analytical Director of Finance to lead financial planning, cost accounting, and capital investment analysis across multiple operational sites. This leadership role will partner closely with executive and operational teams to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support long-term planning efforts. Key Responsibilities: Lead cost accounting analysis across multiple locations, identifying variances and opportunities to enhance profitability and accuracy. Oversee inventory and manufacturing cost analysis, working with operations and supply chain to improve tracking and control. Manage the capital expenditure (CAPEX) process, including ROI modeling, tracking of approved projects, and post-implementation analysis. Drive annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial plans aligned with business goals. Build financial models and perform scenario analyses to support major decisions, including operational improvements and investment strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop performance metrics, dashboards, and KPIs for ongoing business improvement. Evaluate and streamline financial processes to increase efficiency and accuracy across departments. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable financial regulations. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, with a minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment. Expertise in cost accounting, inventory analysis, and operational finance in a multi-site setting. Strong background in CAPEX planning and financial modeling. Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and drive cross-functional collaboration. Advanced proficiency with Excel and experience working with ERP systems. Excellent communication, leadership, and strategic thinking skills. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.