Director of Finance

Connect with Casey Wiggin on LinkedIn for more information! We are looking for a hands-on finance leader to guide accounting operations while supporting key people and administrative functions for a growing wholesale distribution business in Lebanon, New Hampshire. This role is well suited for someone who can move comfortably between financial oversight, operational analysis, and employee-related administration in a smaller company environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to support leadership with clear financial insights and practical recommendations.

Responsibilities:

Lead day-to-day accounting activities, including oversight of the general ledger and maintenance of accurate financial records. Prepare and interpret financial analyses such as profitability by customer, budget comparisons, and trend or variance reporting to support business decisions. Partner with leadership to review financial performance, explain accounting impacts, and provide guidance grounded in solid debit and credit fundamentals. Manage payroll-related processes and help ensure timely, accurate administration of employee compensation activities. Oversee benefits administration by evaluating plan options, supporting renewals, and coordinating employee-related insurance matters. Review, revise, and help negotiate business agreements by identifying risk, clarifying terms, and supporting contract administration needs. Coordinate company events and larger employee functions, ensuring smooth planning and execution aligned with organizational needs. Support broader finance and administrative operations in a blended role that combines controllership responsibilities with HR and business support functions. Proven experience in a controller, finance manager, or similar leadership role within a small to mid-sized business environment. Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and the ability to discuss core accounting concepts with senior finance leadership. Demonstrated skill in financial analysis, including profitability reporting, variance analysis, and performance trend evaluation. Experience administering HR-related processes such as benefits, insurance coordination, and employee support activities. Background in payroll administration and maintaining accuracy in compensation-related processes. Ability to review and mark up contracts with careful attention to business terms and financial implications. Strong organizational and communication skills, with the flexibility to manage responsibilities across finance, HR, and operations. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .