Director of Finance & HR

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance & HR to guide both the financial strategy and people operations of our organization in Sylvania, Ohio. This leadership role blends hands-on oversight of accounting and payroll with broader responsibility for workforce planning, compliance, and operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong business judgment, help shape long-term plans, and partner with leaders across the company to improve performance and support sustainable growth.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the company’s finance and human resources functions, ensuring both areas operate effectively and align with organizational goals.
• Oversee daily accounting activity, including payroll administration, billing, payables, receivables, and accurate maintenance of financial records.
• Drive annual budgeting, long-range forecasting, and capital planning while contributing to the development of short- and long-term business plans.
• Monitor cash position, banking relationships, collections, and investment activity to strengthen liquidity and support sound financial management.
• Advise executive leadership on policy, operational performance, and strategic decisions, using financial and workforce insights to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage tax planning, reporting, audits, and regulatory filings to maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and government requirements.
• Direct HR operations such as recruitment support, employee retention initiatives, benefits administration, personnel records, onboarding compliance, and payroll confidentiality.
• Coordinate legal and contractual matters in partnership with relevant stakeholders, including agreements, risk-related issues, and other corporate obligations.
• Establish departmental procedures, continuity documentation, and backup process plans so essential finance and HR responsibilities can be maintained without disruption.
• Develop performance measures and financial benchmarks for departments and business units, and recommend process improvements based on results.• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business operations leadership, with responsibility for human resources administration.
• Demonstrated expertise in annual budgeting, month-end close, financial reporting, and budget management processes.
• Strong knowledge of cash flow forecasting, payroll practices, accounts payable and receivable, and general accounting principles.
• Experience leading HR functions such as benefits administration, onboarding compliance, employee records management, and retention programs.
• Ability to interpret financial data, support strategic planning, and make independent decisions that impact business performance.
• Familiarity with tax reporting, audit coordination, and compliance with local, state, and federal financial requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills in a senior-level environment.