VP/Director of Finance – Manufacturing (Contract)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced finance leader to join a manufacturing organization in Fort Collins, Colorado on a long‑term contract. The VP/Director of Finance will oversee accounting operations across the Americas, guide the team through a leadership transition, and ensure accurate, timely reporting for multiple non‑plant entities.

Key responsibilities

• Direct accounting activities for regional entities across the Americas, ensuring timely close cycles, journal postings, and both external and internal financial reporting.
• Provide daily leadership to the accounting function, set priorities, remove obstacles, and maintain steady execution during a department leadership transition.
• Oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close processes, including preparation of reserves, accruals, debit memos, and other significant entries.
• Collaborate with FP&A, tax, shared services, and regional business partners to deliver accurate financial results and support global reporting needs.
• Support accounting for selected European entities, ensuring consistency across international teams.
• Identify workflow breakdowns and implement improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce risk.
• Monitor accounting procedures and system‑based processes to ensure continuity, accuracy, and compliance in a fast‑moving environment.

Required profile

• Extensive experience leading accounting and finance operations in a manufacturing or similarly complex environment.
• Strong background in month‑end close, financial reporting, and preparation or review of accruals, reserves, and related entries.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience directing teams, managing priorities, and resolving operational issues.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes, cash‑flow forecasting, and broader financial management practices.
• Experience working across international or multi‑entity organizations and coordinating with regional and cross‑functional stakeholders.

Required skills

• Proficiency with SAP and other enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
• Familiarity with accounting systems used in shared services environments.
• Understanding of internal controls, process improvement, and finance transformation initiatives within accounting operations.