Finance Director jobs in South Dakota

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is working with a client looking for a VP/Director of Finance to join their growing Manufacturing/Production based company located in the Yankton, SD area. This role is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering salary, target bonus, comprehensive benefits, and other fringe benefits. This position is in-office primarily with flexible scheduling and remote work capabilities if needed on a week-to-week basis. The client company would reimburse for any relocation or moving expenses associated with non-local/out of state candidates.

This position oversees the entire Accounting and Finance department and reports/partners directly with the President of the organization. This role would lead all financial reporting, strategy, planning, and other key accounting/finance oversight functions.

Main Responsibilities:

• Possess strong knowledge of GAAP financial reporting for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting activities.
• Ensure operations align with the company Quality Management System and relevant customer certifications and requirements.
• Prepare and distribute financial management reports, including financial statements, forecasts, and budgets.
• Analyze, interpret, and communicate financial results to provide insights and guidance to management and the corporate team.
• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Establish and maintain controls to ensure the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, enhancing the company's value.
• Utilize strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills for strategic data interpretation.
• Maintain internal controls and safeguards for revenue, costs, budgets, and actual expenditures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements in financial reporting, advising management on necessary actions.
• Oversee the preparation of financial data to support and determine acceptable profit margins for manufactured products.
• Provide leadership by setting goals, offering feedback, addressing issues, and developing organizational structures.
• Support company policies, procedures, goals, objectives, and good manufacturing practices.
• Analyze costs and forecast data to evaluate departmental or divisional progress towards goals and objectives.
• Participate in educational workshops, review professional publications, and suggest or implement company improvements.
• Apply the cost/risk vs. benefit/reward concept when making decisions on resource allocation and utilization.

Desired Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or other accreditation a plus, but not required.
• Prior Manufacturing/Production industry experience required.
• Prior supervisory experience highly desired, but not required.
• At least 5 years of experience in managing reporting, budget development and analysis, accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, payroll, and other full-scope accounting functions.
• Must possess a high degree of initiative and self-motivation to enhance facility profitability.
• Must consistently exemplify informal leadership and strong work ethics.
• Prior experience within full-scale ERP systems, quote modules, continuous improvement initiatives, and system-related manufacturing practices preferred.