The Director of Finance and Operations leads the end-to-end financial management and day-to-day operations for the Mace business. This role owns budgeting and forecasting, cost and inventory accounting, financial reporting and controls, while also directing production/assembly, warehouse operations, logistics, purchasing, and cross-functional process improvement. The leader will build a high-performing team, drive KPI discipline, and ensure Mace meets its growth, quality, safety, and profitability goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Governance Own the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and monthly close; deliver timely GAAP financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) with clear variance analysis. Manage cash flow, working capital (DSO/DPO/DIO), and capital spend; drive inventory accuracy and turns. Build dashboards for executive review—daily/weekly KPIs, monthly operating review (MOR) packages, and scorecards by product line/customer. Establish and maintain robust internal controls, SOX-lite discipline, and risk management; coordinate external CPA reviews/audits and tax compliance. Operations Leadership Oversee procurement (direct/indirect), supplier performance, and contract terms; support dual-sourcing, lead-time reduction, and landed-cost control. Implement S&OP / demand-supply planning with Sales and Supply Chain to align forecasts, capacity, inventory, and service levels. Direct assembly/production, warehouse operations, internal quality, recovery/returns, outbound transactions, and shipping. Ensure on-time delivery, throughput, and labor efficiency; apply Lean/5S/continuous improvement to reduce waste and improve flow. Own logistics strategy (parcel/LTL/FTL), freight audit, claims, and carrier performance; optimize network and shipping costs. Partner with IT on ERP health (item masters, BOMs/routings, cycle counts, MRP, WMS) and business analytics. People Leadership & Culture Lead, coach, and develop finance, purchasing, and operations leaders; set clear goals, accountability, and succession plans. Foster a culture of safety, ownership, and continuous improvement; model professional communication and high standards. Compliance, Quality & Safety Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT/transport, and company policies; maintain training, documentation, and incident reporting. Oversee internal quality metrics (RMA/RTV rates, first-pass yield) and corrective actions; partner with Engineering on product changes/ECOs. Cross-Functional & Customer Focus Collaborate with Sales/Customer Service on demand planning, order promising, and service levels; coordinate RTV/disposition and credit impacts. Support new product introductions (NPI) with finance/operations readiness: capacity, tooling, costing, and ramp plans. Drive vendor and customer negotiations where operational or financial terms materially impact profitability or service. Strategic & Project Work (as needed) Lead footprint/capacity evaluations, make-vs-buy analyses, and automation/technology projects with clear ROI cases. Support M&A diligence and integrations for the Mace business as directed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Expert in cost accounting, inventory control, standard costing/BOMs, and ERP/MRP; strong Excel/analytics and KPI management. Proven team leadership; hands-on, detail-driven, and calm under pressure; excellent cross-functional communicator. Demonstrated success implementing Lean/CI and improving service, cost, and cash simultaneously. May require extended hours during month-end/quarter-end or major operational transitions.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Operations, or related field;

CPA/CMA/MBA

preferred. 8-15 years progressive experience across controllership/FP&A and plant/operations leadership in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

warehouse (assembly/shipping) and administrative (customer service, accounting) departments Compensation Package Strong benefits Multiple medical plans including HSA availability with company contributions Company paid disability & life insurance coverage Generous 401k matching Competitive pay