Director of Finance
Creative Financial Staffing
Buffalo, NY · Posted October 22, 2026
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Director of Finance
Salary: $180,000–$195,000 annually + strong annual bonus/incentive opportunity
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Serve as a key member of the plant senior leadership team with direct influence on operational and financial decisions. • Partner closely with executive leadership and the Plant Manager to shape strategy and business performance. • Lead all site finance activities with high visibility across the organization. • Drive cost savings, profitability improvements, and operational excellence initiatives. • Own capital investment analysis and help guide major business decisions. • Gain exposure to strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and plant-wide performance management. • Lead and develop an established finance and accounting team. • Work in a manufacturing environment where your financial insights directly impact results. • Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. • Competitive compensation package with bonus potential.
Key Responsibilities for the Director of Finance:
• Lead plant budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis. • Oversee month-end close and ensure accurate financial results. • Analyze standard costs, production variances, inventory, and operating performance metrics. • Partner with plant leadership on financial planning and cost-reduction initiatives. • Manage CapEx evaluations, including ROI and NPV analysis. • Ensure strong internal controls, IFRS compliance, and audit readiness.
Qualifications for the Director of Finance:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment. • Progressive leadership experience managing teams and financial functions. • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel/financial modeling skills.
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