Job Description

Director of Finance

Location: Monsey, NY (Onsite, Full Time)

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000

About the Company

We are a family-owned business experiencing significant growth and entering a new phase of scale and sophistication. As part of this next chapter, the company is relocating to Monsey, NY and investing in upgrading its leadership team—starting with finance.

This role is critical to bringing structure, visibility, and strategic financial leadership to a growing organization while maintaining the values and agility of a family-run business.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance will own the financial health of the organization, overseeing accounting operations, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic thinking. You will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to provide clear financial insights, support decision-making, and help guide the company through its next stage of growth.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop and execute financial strategy aligned with growth goals
• Build financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to support expansion and investment decisions
• Advise leadership on cash flow, profitability, cost structure, and capital planning

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee all accounting functions including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and month-end close
• Ensure accurate, timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Bring discipline and structure to financial operations while remaining practical and efficient

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting processes
• Track performance against budget and clearly explain variances
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports with actionable insights

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Own cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning
• Optimize working capital, including inventory, receivables, and payables
• Manage banking relationships and support financing activities as needed

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and external reviews
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the finance and accounting team (currently ~5 team members)
• Set clear expectations, goals, and accountability
• Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 5–10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Strong background in inventory accounting, product-based accounting, and cost accounting
• Experience owning the full finance function in a growing business

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills
• Experience working with ERP and accounting systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Clear, confident communicator able to explain financials to non-financial leaders

Preferred Experience

• Experience in high-growth or scaling environments
• Background in industries such as distribution, manufacturing, construction, or services
• Experience working closely with owners, founders, or executive leadership in a family business

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting
• Clear visibility into margins, costs, and performance drivers
• Strong cash flow control and working capital management
• A finance function that operates as a trusted strategic partner , not just a back office
• Leadership confident in financial data and decision-making

Final Invitation to Apply

If you’re a hands-on finance leader who enjoys building structure, partnering with ownership, and helping a growing family business scale responsibly—this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact.

Email Resume: Joel@maiplacement.com

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