Our client, a growing organization in the manufacturing sector, is seeking a Director of Accounting and Finance to join their team. This role provides financial oversight for the company, working closely with executive leadership to develop strategies, analyze performance, and manage accounting functions. The successful candidate will lead a team, oversee manufacturing costs, and support corporate financial initiatives.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
$125,000-$160,000
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Vision Insurance
401k with match
Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business performance, identify improvement opportunities, and support key financial decisions.
• Lead financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial modeling.
• Oversee cost accounting practices and financial analysis related to manufacturing and production operations.
• Develop performance metrics and reporting tools to track profitability, operational efficiency, and overall business results.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to evaluate cost-saving initiatives, improve margins, and strengthen financial performance.
• Assess the financial implications of business investments, pricing strategies, expansion plans, and operational changes.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership to support business priorities and sustainable growth.
• Monitor financial results against established plans, investigate significant variances, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Direct and support accounting leadership to maintain effective financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Analyze profitability across products, customers, and business segments to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare financial projections covering revenue, expenses, cash flow, working capital, and capital investment needs.
• Evaluate production costs, including materials, labor, overhead, waste, and efficiency, to identify areas for improvement.
• Work with department leaders to develop budgets, manage expenses, and maintain accountability for financial results.
• Establish and refine product costing methods to support accurate cost measurement and informed business decisions.
• Review financial risks and business opportunities, providing recommendations to improve performance and protect profitability.
• Oversee core accounting activities, including general ledger, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and inventory-related accounting.
• Support leadership decisions involving resource planning, operational capacity, business expansion, and organizational needs.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to assess potential outcomes and guide strategic planning.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve financial controls, and increase operational effectiveness.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting and adherence to applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree or CPA preferred.
• 4+ years of related experience in finance and accounting leadership, preferably within manufacturing.
• Experience working with ERP systems, MS Dynamics or similar.
• Cost accounting background with experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with executive-facing experience.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and develop strategic recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal