Job Title: Director of Finance & Accounting Department: Accounting
Reports To: CFO
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: RAE Corporation – Pryor, Oklahoma
Position Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About Us: RAE Corporation is a leading provider of innovative HVAC solutions committed to delivering unparalleled quality and customer satisfaction. We prioritize fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and employee empowerment. Our aim is to create a positive work environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and supported.

Role Overview: The Director of Finance & Accounting is responsible for the overall financial management, reporting, and control environment of the company. This role serves as a trusted business partner to the CFO and operational leaders, driving financial discipline, cost visibility, and strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Key Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards to executive leadership
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements
• Manage the annual external audit process and serve as the primary liaison with auditors
• Perform variance analysis (purchase price, labor, overhead) and communicate findings to Directors and Senior leadership

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process across all business units and facilities
• Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts and cash flow projections
• Provide financial modeling and ROI analysis for capital expenditure requests, new business opportunities, and strategic initiatives
• Track and report on key operational and financial metrics; identify trends and risks proactively

• Optimize working capital — including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory turns
• Oversee cash flow planning and short-term liquidity management

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal control environment
• Maintain and improve accounting policies and procedures across all entities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance and accounting team at two primary businesses and future businesses
• Set clear performance expectations, provide support as necessary, and build bench strength within the department
• Champion process improvement and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and Directors on financial performance, risk, and strategy
• Support M&A due diligence and integration activities as opportunities arise
• Represent the finance function in cross-functional initiatives and leadership meetings

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA certification
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience at a company with $100M–$500M in annual revenue
• Proficiency with a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or similar)
• Strong command of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to manage and develop high-performing teams

Preferred

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional CPA firm)
• Experience supporting M&A transactions
• Multi-site or multi-entity consolidation experience
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement (CI) environments

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinking — connects financial data to business strategy and operational outcomes
• Communication — presents complex financial information clearly to non-finance audiences
• Integrity — models the highest standards of financial ethics and transparency
• Collaboration — builds strong cross-functional relationships at all levels of the organization
• Accountability — sets high standards for the team and leads by example
• Adaptability — thrives in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment

Interaction with Others: Reports to the CFO. Works closely with internal departments, as well as cross-functional partners. This role requires clear communication, collaboration, and professionalism when interacting with internal stakeholders and auditors.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

Working Environment: Work is performed primarily in a climate-controlled office setting, with occasional exposure to manufacturing areas and outdoor environments when coordinating events or maintaining exterior office areas. The noise level is typically quiet to moderate.

Page Break Physical Demands	Lift/Carry
Stand O Walk O Sit C Handling / Fingering ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­F Reach Outward ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­F Reach Above Shoulder ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Climb ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­N Crawl ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­N Squat or Kneel ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Bend ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­O Twist O	10 lbs. or less O 11-20 lbs. O 21-50 lbs. O 51-100 lbs. N Over 100 lbs. N
	Push/Pull
	12 lbs. or less O 13-25 lbs. O 26-40 lbs. O 41-100 lbs. N +100 lbs. N

N (Not Applicable)	Activity does not apply to this occupation.
O (Occasionally)	Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs./day)
F (Frequently)	Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly)	Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements: Auditory capabilities, visual & speech capabilities

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and primary duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional procedures and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment. The Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

RAE Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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