Director of Finance

Job overview

The Director of Finance role is onsite in Dixon, IL; relocation assistance is available. Compensation is $140,000–$160,000 per year, with up to a 25% performance bonus potential. The role partners with executive and operational leaders at a manufacturing company and receives direct mentorship from the CFO. The director leads financial strategy, accounting, and cost analysis to strengthen financial integrity and operational profitability. The role manages a seven-person accounting team and oversees IT and administrative functions, translating operational data into financial plans and business decisions.

What you'll do

• Partner with the CFO and operational leaders on budgets, rolling forecasts, capital analysis, and performance dashboards
• oversee GAAP compliance, internal controls, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, audits, and tax management
• lead standard costing, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and margin improvement
• manage IT operations and vendor relationships
• assist with contract reviews, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of finance

dixon il

field of talent

manufacturing finance

financial strategy

cost accounting

gaap reporting

team leadership

cpa required

cfo mentorship

relocation assistance

$140,000–$160,000 per year

up to 25% bonus potential

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance
• up to 25% performance bonus potential.

Why this role

Active CPA required; 6+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including 3+ years leading a team; manufacturing cost accounting expertise; relocation assistance available; stated career pathway toward CFO.

About the employer

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