Director, Manufacturing & Distribution

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We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking Director to lead the Manufacturing & Distribution (M&D) team within our Mid Market Outsourcing practice. This is a key leadership role responsible for practice growth, client delivery excellence, team development, and strategic oversight of complex operational accounting engagements. You will shape the direction of the practice, deepen client relationships, drive business development initiatives, and ensure our team consistently delivers high-quality results.

Job Responsibilities  

• Provide strategic leadership for the M&D Outsourcing practice, guiding vision, priorities, and long-term goals in alignment with firm objectives.

• Lead, develop, and mentor Managers and staff supporting multiple clients, fostering a high-performance culture centered on accountability, growth, and collaboration.

• Oversee engagement delivery across the M&D client portfolio, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality accounting and finance operations.

• Serve as the senior subject matter expert for M&D operational accounting, including inventory processes, costing, three-way match, and supply chain-related workflows.

• Act as the executive-level advisor to clients, providing strategic insights, identifying operational improvements, and supporting decision-making.

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and compliance with US GAAP across the client portfolio.

• Review and sign off on periodic management-use financial statements and supporting analyses.

• Lead relationships with external auditors, internal firm stakeholders, and cross-functional partners on behalf of clients.

• Direct the onboarding of new clients, including scoping, resource planning, transition oversight, and risk mitigation.

• Partner closely with professional sellers and solution architects to drive business development activities—including go-to-market strategies, pricing, proposals, and client presentations.

• Sponsor and support system implementation and optimization projects, guiding teams through operational accounting challenges in ERP environments (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Intacct).

• Develop future leaders through coaching, performance management, and ongoing skills development initiatives.

• Navigate complex or ambiguous situations, set priorities for the team, and make sound decisions independently.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally combining public accounting or consulting with hands-on M&D industry experience.

• Minimum of 4 years leading managers and teams in a fast-paced, client-service environment.

• Expertise in financial reporting, operational accounting, and US GAAP compliance.

• Strong experience resolving complex operational accounting issues within M&D environments.

• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Intacct) relevant to manufacturing and distribution.

• Demonstrated success driving relationships and growth.

• Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

Preferred Qualifications  

• CPA or CMA designation.

• Prior experience as a Controller, Director of Finance, VP of Finance, or similar operational leadership role within M&D.

• Experience leading cloud-based accounting system implementations or major conversions.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

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Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.  

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract. 

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Illinois residents, the compensation range for this position: $177,000 - $208,200. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including: 

• Medical, dental, vision

• Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

• Flexible work arrangements

• 401K with Profit Sharing

• Wellness program

• Generous parental leave

• 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.  

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance 

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