Director of Accounting & Finance

Fahrenheit Advisorshas been retained to assist our client, Service Center Metals (SCM) in their search for a Director of Accounting & Finance to join their team in Prince George, VA.Service Center Metals (SCM) is seeking an experienced and hands-on Director of Accounting & Finance to serve as the senior financial leader for its rapidly growing, multi-plant aluminum manufacturing operation. Reporting directly to the President & CEO , the Director will play a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization while partnering closely with executive leadership to support operational excellence, disciplined growth, and long-term value creation.As the highest-ranking finance executive, the Director will have full ownership of the company's accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting across the enterprise. This leader will be responsible for maintaining a strong control environment, overseeing audits and compliance, optimizing cash flow and working capital, and strengthening financial systems and processes to support continued scale.The ideal candidate is a proven finance leader with deep manufacturing experience who can balance strategic perspective with hands-on execution. This role requires close collaboration with plant leadership and cross-functional partners to drive cost discipline, improve margins, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization. The Director will also build and develop a high-performing finance team, establish scalable structures, and represent SCM to external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, and advisors.This is a unique opportunity to join one of Virginia's fastest-growing manufacturers in a pivotal leadership role, with meaningful influence over the company's financial foundation and future trajectory.Benefits of joining the SCM Team:Annual Bonus401K with employer matchHealth Savings Plan with employer matchLife InsuranceFree on-site health clinicGym Membership discountEmployee Assistance ProgramAdvancement opportunitiesMedical, Dental and Vision InsuranceResponsibilities:Serve as the senior-most financial executive, responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all financial reporting across a multi-plant manufacturing organizationProvide strategic financial leadership to the President & CEO, serving as a trusted advisor on performance, risk, capital allocation, and long-term value creationOwn enterprise-wide accounting and finance functions, including:General ledgerAP/ARFixed assetsInventory and cost accountingTaxesTreasury and cash managementLead all external financial audits, internal controls assessments, and compliance activities, ensuring a strong control environment and audit-ready organizationEnsure balance sheet integrity, including oversight of reconciliations, reserves, and judgmental accounting areasEstablish, maintain, and continuously improve financial policies, controls, and governance frameworksPartner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership to:Drive cost discipline and margin improvementImprove working capital and cash flowSupport operational decision-makingOversee and develop the finance and accounting organization, including:Building scalable team structuresDeveloping future finance leadersSetting performance expectations and accountabilityLead financial systems strategy, including ERP optimization and reporting enhancementsSupport growth initiatives, including capital investments, acquisitions, or transaction readiness as applicableRepresent the finance function with external stakeholders, including auditors, banks, advisors, and board membersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred (MBA a plus)12-15years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with significant leadership experience in a manufacturing or industrial environmentPrior experience as a CFO, VP Finance, Director, or senior finance leader in a complex, multi-site organizationProven ownership of:Enterprise-wide accounting and financial reportingExternal audits (financial, controls, and compliance)Balance sheet integrity, internal controls, and risk managementTreasury, cash management, and working capital optimizationDemonstrated ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing finance teamsExperience partnering directly with the CEO, Board, lenders, and external advisorsStrong understanding of manufacturing economics, including inventory, standard costing, variances, and cost controlsTrack record of driving process improvement, system optimization, and operational disciplineERP implementation experience, strong plusHigh integrity, sound judgment, and ability to operate with confidentiality at the executive level