Director of Finance

About the role

• Location: Timberlake, NC (Onsite)
• Department: Finance | Reports to: CFO
• Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About the Role

Voltage is growing, and we are looking for a Finance Director to lead the financial management, reporting, planning, and controls of our U.S. organization. You will be a strategic partner to executive leadership, providing the financial insight and discipline that support our manufacturing expansion. As we scale, you will also help strengthen our financial governance and processes to prepare for a potential IPO and the requirements of a public company, working under the direction of the CFO.

What You'll Do

• Lead the U.S. finance and accounting function and advise executive leadership and department heads.
• Own the annual budget, forecasts, and financial models, and work with leaders to act on variances.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting, dashboards, and KPIs that make business performance clear.
• Partner with Plant and Operations leadership on manufacturing cost controls, cost models, labor efficiency, and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee general accounting, month-end and year-end close, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow and working capital, including a rolling 13-week cash forecast.
• Provide financial oversight of inventory, purchasing, and capital expenditures, including ROI and payback analysis.
• Build and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness, including SOX-ready processes.
• Improve finance systems and processes through standardization and automation, including SAP Business One.
• Support the CFO on IPO preparation, including PCAOB audit readiness, registration statement support, and public-company reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Finance and Accounting team.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive Finance and/or Accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Significant experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, energy, technology, or similarly complex operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial statement preparation.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience, plus advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Executive-level communication skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear recommendations.
• High integrity, sound professional judgment, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Nice to Have

• CPA or equivalent; CMA, MBA, or relevant master's degree also valued.
• Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems.
• Experience in a rapidly growing or startup manufacturing operation.
• Experience with IPO preparation, SEC reporting, PCAOB audits, or SOX implementation.
• Experience working in an international or multinational organization.

Work Environment

• This is an onsite role in Timberlake, NC, in an office and manufacturing environment with regular interaction with plant leadership and operations teams. The role involves prolonged computer work and the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. The Company will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment visa.