Description

Position Title: Director, Operations Finance
Department: Accounting & Finance
Employment Type Full Time
Location: Columbia, PA - Plant
Workplace Type: Onsite
Reporting To: Kirstie Powell

Director, Operations Finance

Join ASC Engineered Solutions as our Finance Director of Operations - a strategic, hands-on leadership role driving financial excellence across our Columbia, PA manufacturing operations.

If you're a seasoned finance executive with a passion for operational impact, cost transformation, and data-driven decision-making, this is your opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic, evolving business. As the financial steward of our Columbia facility, you’ll be more than a numbers expert - you’ll be a trusted advisor to the Plant VP and manufacturing leadership, guiding strategic decisions, optimizing performance, and unlocking value across the plant. Your leadership will directly influence profitability, operational agility, and long-term growth. Join a company that values innovation, accountability, and operational excellence. At ASC Engineered Solutions, your impact will be felt - on the shop floor, in the boardroom, and across the enterprise.

How You Will Help

Drive Financial Strategy & Operational Excellence

• Lead all aspects of financial operations: reporting, forecasting, budgeting, cost analysis, and capital planning.
• Deliver real-time insights using ERP systems, Power BI, and AI-driven analytics to empower operational leaders.
• Partner with engineering, procurement, and plant teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency gains.
• Support M&A initiatives, capital investments, and long-range strategic planning.

Strengthen Financial Controls & Integrity

• Own the full accounting cycle: month-end close, reconciliations, and balance sheet accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and proactively mitigate financial risks.
• Champion a robust internal control environment and continuously improve financial processes.

Be a Strategic Business Partner

• Collaborate with Plant Managers and manufacturing leaders to align financial strategy with operational execution.
• Lead lean initiatives and continuous improvement efforts with financial rigor.
• Present financial and operational insights to plant teams, fostering transparency and alignment

What You Will Bring

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing; foundry experience is a strong plus, including 6+ years of management experience.
• Proven leadership in complex, fast-paced environments with a track record of driving results.
• Recognized leadership of finance teams and cross functional collaboration.
• Expertise in cost accounting, ERP systems (M3), Power BI, and AI-based analytics; HFM/FCC experience a plus.
• Strong communicator and influencer across FP&A, controllership, and operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

What Sets You Apart

• You think like an operator and act like a CFO.
• You thrive in ambiguity and bring clarity through data.
• You mentor, challenge, and elevate those around you.

About ASC Engineered Solutions

Following the 2019 merger of Anvil International and Smith-Cooper International, the unified company relaunched in March 2021 as ASC Engineered Solutions. Under a single name and logo, ASC Engineered Solutions continues our focus on improving the customer experience every day and striving to deliver service excellence.

The evolved ASC Engineered Solutions brand reinforces a focus on what matters most to customers: quality. As a solutions provider, this quality is reflected in our precision-engineered products, support and knowledge. Our organization is a dependable strategic partner focused on its customers’ success.

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