Vice President of Finance

Location: Dayton, Ohio, USA (On-site, 5 days per week)
Industry: Manufacturing / Job Shop Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time

About The Job:

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Finance to lead all financial operations for a fast-growing manufacturing company. This executive will be instrumental in driving profitability, financial efficiency, and operational integration in a custom, project-based production environment.

The ideal candidate will bring strong ERP and cost accounting expertise, a history of working in complex manufacturing settings, and experience from large corporate environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct in-process testing (e.g. weight, thickness, hardness, disintegration, friability) in accordance with manufacturing batch record instructions.
Lead the financial strategy, planning, and analysis for the organisation. Oversee all accounting operations, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
Develop and manage key financial metrics such as job costing, overhead allocation, and margin analysis.
Work closely with manufacturing and operations teams to drive financial efficiency and reduce waste.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain robust internal controls.
Deliver timely and accurate financial reporting and actionable insights for decision-makers.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and procurement teams.
Interface with external partners, including insurers and financial institutions.

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) in Chemistry or a Physical Science discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant finance and accounting experience.
Strong leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably job shop manufacturing).
Deep understanding of ERP systems and financial/operational integration.
Demonstrated success driving profitability and process improvement.
Experience working in a large corporation (>$1B in revenue) at some point in career.

NICE TO HAVE Qualifications

Must be comfortable working in a regulated lab with PPE (e.g., lab coats, goggles, masks).
Experience working in a private equity-backed company.Prior exposure to job shop manufacturing operations.
Proficient in Excel queries and ERP reporting.
Familiarity with JobBoss MRP and Peachtree Accounting / Sage50 ERP systems.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Local candidates only (within ~1 hour commuting distance of Dayton, OH).
This role is 100% onsite
Business casual dress code.
Full benefits package offered, including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, and vision.
Generous paid time off and vacation policy.
Equity potential may be discussed during the interview process.
Application Process:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact: Elvis Eckardt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 160,000.00 Per Year