Director of Accounting & Finance
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Job Location:
Prince George, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Fahrenheit Advisorshas been retained to assist our client Service Center Metals (SCM) in their search for a Director of Accounting & Finance to join their team in Prince George VA.
Service Center Metals (SCM) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Accounting & Finance to serve as the senior financial leader for its rapidly growing multi-plant aluminum manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to the President & CEO the Director will play a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization while partnering closely with executive leadership to support operational excellence disciplined growth and long-term value creation.
As the highest-ranking finance executive the Director will have full ownership of the companys accounting and finance functions ensuring accurate timely and transparent financial reporting across the enterprise. This leader will be responsible for maintaining a strong control environment overseeing audits and compliance optimizing cash flow and working capital and strengthening financial systems and processes to support continued scale.
The ideal candidate is a proven finance leader with deep manufacturing experience who can balance strategic perspective with hands-on execution. This role requires close collaboration with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to drive cost discipline improve margins and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. The Director will also build and develop a high-performing finance team establish scalable structures and represent SCM to external stakeholders including auditors banks and advisors.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of Virginias fastest-growing manufacturers in a pivotal leadership role with meaningful influence over the companys financial foundation and future trajectory.
Benefits of joining the SCM Team:
- Annual Bonus
- 401K with employer match
- Health Savings Plan with employer match
- Life Insurance
- Free on-site health clinic
- Gym Membership discount
- Employee Assistance Program
- Advancement opportunities
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the senior-most financial executive responsible for the integrity accuracy and transparency of all financial reporting across a multi-plant manufacturing organization
- Provide strategic financial leadership to the President & CEO serving as a trusted advisor on performance risk capital allocation and long-term value creation
- Own enterprise-wide accounting and finance functions including:
- General ledger
- AP/AR
- Fixed assets
- Inventory and cost accounting
- Taxes
- Treasury and cash management
- Lead all external financial audits internal controls assessments and compliance activities ensuring a strong control environment and audit-ready organization
- Ensure balance sheet integrity including oversight of reconciliations reserves and judgmental accounting areas
- Establish maintain and continuously improve financial policies controls and governance frameworks
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations Supply Chain and Plant Leadership to:
- Drive cost discipline and margin improvement
- Improve working capital and cash flow
- Support operational decision-making
- Oversee and develop the finance and accounting organization including:
- Building scalable team structures
- Developing future finance leaders
- Setting performance expectations and accountability
- Lead financial systems strategy including ERP optimization and reporting enhancements
- Support growth initiatives including capital investments acquisitions or transaction readiness as applicable
- Represent the finance function with external stakeholders including auditors banks advisors and board members
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)
- 1215 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with significant leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Prior experience as a CFO VP Finance Director or senior finance leader in a complex multi-site organization
- Proven ownership of:
- Enterprise-wide accounting and financial reporting
- External audits (financial controls and compliance)
- Balance sheet integrity internal controls and risk management
- Treasury cash management and working capital optimization
- Demonstrated ability to build scale and lead high-performing finance teams
- Experience partnering directly with the CEO Board lenders and external advisors
- Strong understanding of manufacturing economics including inventory standard costing variances and cost controls
- Track record of driving process improvement system optimization and operational discipline
- ERP implementation experience strong plus
- High integrity sound judgment and ability to operate with confidentiality at the executive level
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Fundraising
- Media Relations
- Constant Contact
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media Management
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Wordpress
- Writing Skills
About Company
Fahrenheit Advisors is a middle-market advisory firm that helps companies overcome challenges and find the straightest path to growth.
