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Senior Finance Director 

$185,000 - $225,000k

Finance & Accounting Professional, are you ready to take your career to another level with an organization that will have your interest in mind first?   For the past 20 years, CPS has been working with the largest employers, specifically for their accounting and finance needs.   We work strategically with our clients to find and match the best accounting and finance professionals to help improve their business.  

Here at CPS, Inc, we only work with our clients to directly place quality talent for permanent and full-time  positions. Our experienced recruiters spend time getting to know you, what type of work and company culture you like, and what your career goals are moving forward. We use our experience and knowledge of our client companies to find the right match for you.   If you are looking to build your career, ready to take on new challenges, and gain the experiences you have always wanted, we want to work with you!

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Senior Finance Director to lead our finance organization and serve as a key business partner to executive leadership. This role requires deep expertise in Trade Finance, Controllership, and FP&A, with a strong background in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with operational rigor, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a proven track record of driving financial performance, optimizing trade spend, and strengthening financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and executive team on financial planning, risk management, and growth initiatives

• Lead long-range planning, annual budgeting, and rolling forecast processes

• Provide actionable insights to drive margin expansion, working capital optimization, and sustainable growth

Trade Finance & Revenue Management

• Oversee trade spend planning, tracking, and optimization to maximize ROI

• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams on pricing strategy, promotional effectiveness, and customer profitability

• Implement robust trade accrual processes and controls

• Develop advanced analytics to evaluate trade performance and improve promotional efficiency

FP&A Leadership

• Direct all financial planning & analysis activities, including forecasting, budgeting, scenario modeling, and performance reporting

• Develop KPI dashboards and executive-level reporting packages

• Conduct variance analysis and provide strategic recommendations

• Support capital allocation and investment decisions

Controllership & Financial Governance

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close processes

• Ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls

• Lead audit processes and manage relationships with external auditors

• Maintain strong balance sheet oversight, including inventory and cost management

CPG Operations Support

• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, and Commercial leadership to drive gross margin improvement

• Lead inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and SKU profitability analysis

• Support new product launches with financial modeling and performance tracking

• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems and processes

Team Leadership

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making

• Improve cross-functional financial acumen across the organization

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA and/or CPA preferred)

• 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience

• Significant experience in the CPG industry (food, beverage, personal care, or related sectors)

• Demonstrated expertise in:

  • Trade Finance & trade spend management

  • Controllership and technical accounting

  • FP&A leadership and financial modeling

• Strong understanding of inventory management, cost accounting, and margin analysis

• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools

• Proven ability to influence executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders

• Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills