Vice President of Finance

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The Role

Role: 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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

Ideal Profile

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.

What's on Offer?

• Work alongside & learn from best in class talent
• Leadership Role
• Fantastic work culture