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Robert Half Management Resources is seeking an interim Director of Finance to support our client, a global manufacturer located in Hawthorne, California. This contract-based role offers a flexible work schedule and the opportunity to collaborate in a dynamic environment. As Director of Finance, you will oversee financial reporting, private equity compliance, financial consolidations, and lead strategic systems implementation initiatives, reporting directly to the CFO. This position requires partnering across teams to optimize financial processes and systems, enabling the organization to drive key business objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Conduct in-depth variance analyses for budgets and forecasts, delivering actionable insights to management and private equity stakeholders
Manage private equity reporting, including specialized formats, KPIs, and compliance requirements
Develop and present board-level financial presentations, incorporating key data and strategic recommendations
Collaborate with IT and external vendors to implement and optimize financial systems, such as Planful
Extract and analyze data across multiple entities and financial systems to support business decisions
Lead initiatives to enhance data integrity and streamline financial processes across global operations
Work closely with accounting and business teams to improve workflows and reporting efficiency
Requirements:
At least seven years of experience in finance or related fields with a strong attention to detail
Proven experience in private equity reporting and delivering board-level financial presentations
Expertise in consolidated financial reporting for multi-entity or global organizations
Intermediate or advanced experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred
Strong proficiency in advanced Excel functions and data analysis tools such as SQL
Demonstrated success in implementing finance systems, with experience in Planful being highly desirable
Solid background in managing budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses in multi-national environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process improvement
Nice to have:
Intermediate or advanced experience in the manufacturing industry is preferred
Demonstrated success in implementing finance systems, with experience in Planful being highly desirable
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance