Director of Finance Operations

Job Title: Director of Finance Operations

Location: Chicagoland preferred, Remote optional

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, $150 ,000 to $180 ,000plus bonus

About Us: Vantedge Medical is the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. We are at the forefront of precision engineering and innovation, specializing in the development and manufacturing of vital components for medical markets such as Robotic Assisted Surgery, Orthopaedics, Surgical Instruments, Dental, and more. Our teams work in unison, collaborating and problem-solving to serve the manufacturing needs of the top Medical Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) around the globe. Making a difference in the lives of patients and their families drives us to go above and beyond every day. With a steadfast commitment to advancing medical technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it.

Position Overview: We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance Operations to lead financial operations across our contract manufacturing sites. This role will drive financial excellence, ensure compliance, and deliver business insights to support operational decision-making. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and financial leadership in multi-site environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the finance function across multiple US-based manufacturing facilities.
• Partner with plant leadership and corporate functions to drive operational performance and profitability.
• Consolidate site-level financials and ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
• Lead cost accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Oversee capital expenditure requests in alignment with budget and review ROI calculations.
• Develop and implement KPIs and dashboards to track plant and group performance.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and operating effectively across all manufacturing sites.
• Support audit processes (internal and external) and other regulatory compliance where applicable.
• Act as a strategic partner to operations and supply chain to evaluate new opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and capital investments.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, including plant controllers and analysts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial discipline.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing accounting experience, including 5+ years in a senior role within a manufacturing or contract manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar), and financial consolidation.
• Proven leadership experience in a multi-site operational finance role.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive performance.
• Experience in a private equity-backed or growth-stage manufacturing company.

Travel: Up to 50% (Domestic as required)

Benefits:

• Medical – Dental – Vision – Life Insurance
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• 401k