Triangle Manufacturing Looking for Director of Finance at Upper Saddle River, NJ Full Time

SUMMARY
Provide executive leadership to the company, and direct the Finance team to ensure effective internal controls and financial security, creating a high-performance team, cost-effective manufacturing culture and demonstrating measurable improvements in quality, safety, productivity, profitability, and associate engagement as well as adherence to the Quality Management System and all applicable government regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• As a member of the company’s executive management, determine the company’s strategic growth and cultural objectives. Assess existing strengths and obstacles relative to attaining these objectives and prioritize the company’s focus areas.
• Collaborate with the management team to:
• Champion and communicate the company’s vision, mission, and quality objectives.
• Identify appropriate Key Performance Indicators that are consistently quantifiable and have an established correlation to the area of the business in need of improvement.
• Develop and implement programs or initiatives tailored to the prioritized areas of focus and designed to create and sustain a cost-effective manufacturing and high-performance culture.
• Develop the budget for the fiscal year aligned with business objectives, including capital spending projections.

• Demonstrate executive commitment to the development, implementation, and effectiveness of the company’s quality management system, carrying out required responsibilities including communication, management review, and resource management.
• Oversee and/or perform the company’s overall fiscal activities and reporting in accordance with general accounting principles, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Note about details behind this?
• Establish, monitor, and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to guide effective financial decisions at all levels and to protect the company’s financial assets.
• Analyze and investigate aspects of the standard cost system, including the cost of goods data analysis’ PPV, inventory control, and cost reporting.
• Communicate the company’s financial position to management by interpreting P&L results, cash-flow projections, trend analysis of key financial data, and investment strategies, and make recommendations to improve and maximize the company’s financial performance and assets.
• Oversee the coordination of the budget development process, providing advice and guidance to management and others to improve their understanding of issues that may impact the budget as well as ensure better adherence.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and owner regarding capital equipment and facility/infrastructure expansion, providing advice, investigating options, and securing appropriate and viable financing through solid banking and NJEDA relationships.
• Communicate and report to banking partners, forecasts, adherence to financial covenants, and other reporting as necessary.
• Act as company liaison to independent accountants, outside auditors, and business insurance agents to minimize company exposure and liability.
• Research existing and new legislation, consult with outside advisors, and file appropriate financial reports to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements and advise management of potential risks.
• Manage the company’s 401(k) plan, working with the financial advisor and administrator to ensure regulatory compliance, annual plan reviews, and training – in conjunction with HR.
• Manage the company’s business, auto and workman comp insurance, working with our broker.
• Collaborate with HR on the company’s various benefit programs from a cost perspective.
• Mentor and drive Finance team associates to enhance and improve their knowledge, confidence, and proficiency in finance and accounting principles and IT technologies, respectively, in relation to a manufacturing environment.
• Understand, comply with and enforce company policies, safety guidelines, quality system procedures, and housekeeping standards.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises associates in the Finance area, carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance from a four-year college or university and 10-15 years related financial experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Capable of championing compliance to quality management systems and governmental regulations.
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• MBA/CPA desired

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Job Type: Full-time