Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Finance Director

Location : Lancaster, PA

Status : Full-Time Salaried

Our Company

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d / b / a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and a range of other food and beverage ingredients. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide.

Disclaimer : Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and / or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

Summary

The Finance Director is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, reporting, and compliance. This role requires a CPA with 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience , including significant leadership in manufacturing environments at a public company. The Finance Director will provide strategic insights, safeguard company assets, and ensure financial transparency to support decision-making at the highest level.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

Financial Planning, Reporting & Analysis

• Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations to improve performance.
• Evaluate KPIs and dashboards to monitor financial and operational health.

Internal Controls & Compliance

ERP Implementation Oversight

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

Pricing Models & Profitability Analysis

Treasury & Risk Management

Leadership

Minimum Requirements

Benefits

Available Immediately Upon Hire : Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO

EOE M / F / Disabled / Vet Employer

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.