Sr. Director, Finance & Operational Accounting

Job-ID: 15933; Location(s): Broomfield CO

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, maintaining compliance, and driving strategic planning. The position requires strong leadership, financial expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Description Details

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor the accounting team, cultivating a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Provide constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews for your department.
• Develop and optimize policies and procedures, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination across teams.
• Foster open communication channels between leadership and employees, ensuring alignment and transparency in organizational goals.
• Spearhead initiatives to enhance operational efficiency within accounting operations and integrate industry best practices.
• Oversee departmental budgeting, authorize expenditures, and forecast financial needs to support organizational growth.
• Align accounting strategies with the company’s overarching objectives, continuously evaluating and refining processes for optimal results.
• Actively participate in leadership meetings, offering strategic financial insights and actionable recommendations.

Financial Planning & Budgeting

• Lead financial planning efforts, owning budget creation and overseeing expenditure management.
• Evaluate capital expenditures to ensure financial feasibility and alignment with company objectives.
• Review and analyze cost reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reporting.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track financial and operational performance.
• Prepare and communicate comprehensive financial reports on a monthly and annual basis.
• Collaborate with department heads to develop accurate financial forecasts and projections.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal financial regulations, maintaining full compliance at all levels.

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee the monthly close process, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entries, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure all financial records comply with GAAP and regulatory standards, maintaining integrity in financial reporting.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to protect company assets and uphold financial integrity.
• Prepare and review financial statements, providing clear, accurate, and transparent reporting for all stakeholders.
• Manage official financial reporting, including comprehensive variance analysis and clear explanations.

Audit & Risk Management

• Lead and coordinate financial audits, using findings to drive process improvements and strengthen controls.
• Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements, ensuring compliance with external audit requirements and standards.

Cross-Department Collaboration & Special Projects

• Provide financial guidance and analysis to various departments, ensuring data-driven decisions across the organization.
• Collaborate with representatives from the international parent company on financial matters, ensuring alignment and transparency.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment with key stakeholders, driving synergy across departments.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support evolving business needs and goals.

Additional Details

• Occasional travel required (up to 15%).

Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and SAP (S/4HANA).
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with automated accounting and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience with forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability analysis.
• Strong GAAP expertise and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical decision-making.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of senior-level experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management capacity.
• CPA certification is a plus.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Wondering if you should apply? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Viega, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other positions we have in the future.

Total Rewards Package:

Compensation

• Base: $160,000 - $225,493 annually, based on specific compensable factors including, but not limited to education, work experience, and geographic market.
• Bonus: This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Program – Flexible Time Off (FTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

Application Window

• Posting date: 01/21/2026
• The application deadline for this job is: 05/13/2026

Your contact person:

Pamela Robinson