Director of Finance – Casting

Charter Manufacturing

Finance Director managing financial operations for Charter Manufacturing's Casting business. Leading a high-performing finance team and supporting strategic growth initiatives in manufacturing.

Posted 6/13/2026full-timeMequon • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $168,900 - $211,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare annual business plans, financial forecasts, budgets, and support strategic planning and deployment processes
Support efforts to achieve working capital targets and assist in resolving issues related to inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
Provide timely reporting of financial results and activities, including analysis of performance variances and trends
Collect and report data on key operational variables and maintain accounting data necessary for cost allocation and cost of quality analysis
Deliver financial analyses and business insight to support decision-making and communicate the impact of decisions on risk, profitability, and cash flow
Identify cost of quality issues related to products, processes, and quality systems and initiate actions to prevent nonconformities
Recommend and support solutions and continuous improvements in product and process quality
Assist in improving profitability through in-depth operational analysis and identification of areas of weakness and opportunity
Support corporate financial requirements including tax, audit, financial close, and reporting activities
Ensure accounting and financial records are properly maintained and internal controls are operating effectively
Provide finance and accounting support for Continuous Improvement initiatives
Maintain standard cost systems and manufacturing rates
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team
Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System procedures and requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Eight or more years of financial experience
Three or more years of supervisory experience
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Significant experience in cost accounting, financial forecasting, and capital investment decision-making within a manufacturing environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively and exercise tact and discretion
Strong internal and external customer focus
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to gather and interpret data from multiple sources
Ability to take initiative and work independently
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications
Willingness to travel as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching and profit sharing
Company-paid life insurance
Disability coverage
Paid time off (PTO)

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial forecastingcost accountingbudgetingfinancial analysiscost allocationprofitability analysisinventory managementaccounts receivableaccounts payablecapital investment decision-making

Soft Skills

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