Director of Finance & Administration
Do You Enjoy:
- Serving as a key member of the leadership team and helping scale an already successful, fast-growing automation company
- Owning the company's financial strategy, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting
- Building scalable business systems, dashboards, and KPIs that improve company performance
- Leading accounting, HR administration, contracts, insurance, and administrative functions
- Owning the company's business software infrastructure, including ERP, CRM, accounting, HR, and reporting systems
- Partnering with Operations, Sales, and Engineering leaders to improve business performance
- Solving business challenges and implementing systems that support long-term growth
- Working in a highly collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your impact is visible
- Helping shape the future of a growing engineering company while working directly with the President
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance & Administration to join the leadership team of our fast-growing custom automation and machine building company. This position is ideal for an experienced Controller, Director of Finance, or finance leader looking to take on broader leadership responsibilities.
This is more than a finance position—it's an opportunity to help build the next chapter of Engineered Vision. As a member of our leadership team, you will work directly with the President and department leaders to develop the financial, administrative, and business systems infrastructure needed to support continued growth.
You will oversee accounting, financial planning, cash flow, HR administration, contracts, insurance, and company-wide business systems while providing leadership with accurate financial information and meaningful business insights. Your work will help leadership make better decisions, improve profitability, and build scalable systems that support our continued expansion.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building organizations—not simply maintaining them. You'll have significant ownership, broad responsibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact as we continue to grow.
Duties
1. Financial Leadership
- Own company budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning
- Prepare monthly financial statements and executive reporting
- Develop financial KPIs and business dashboards
- Monitor project profitability, company performance, and financial trends
- Support strategic planning and long-term business growth
- Manage banking, lending, and CPA relationships
2. Accounting & Administration
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close
- Ensure accurate financial records and internal controls
- Coordinate tax preparation and annual audits
- Oversee HR administration, employee benefits, and company policies
- Maintain company administrative processes and records
3. Business Systems
- Own administration of ERP, CRM, accounting, HR, and business software
- Ensure business systems are reliable, secure, integrated, and scalable
- Develop executive dashboards and company reporting
- Manage software vendors, licensing, and system upgrades
- Partner with department leaders to implement software improvements
- Maintain data governance and system administration
4. Contracts & Risk Management
- Oversee customer and supplier contract administration
- Coordinate insurance programs and risk management
- Support legal counsel and regulatory compliance
- Maintain corporate records and documentation
5. Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Serve as a member of the company's leadership team
- Identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability
- Develop and improve business processes across the organization
- Support strategic initiatives and company growth objectives
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or business administration
- Experience leading accounting and financial reporting functions
- Experience administering or implementing ERP and business software systems
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial analysis
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
- Live near the Westerville, Ohio area
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in custom automation, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or engineering
- Experience supporting a growing small-to-medium-sized business
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other professional certification
- Experience working within an EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) organization
About Us
Engineered Vision is a custom machine builder focused on advanced automation technologies including robotics, machine vision, motion control, and precision manufacturing. Our projects typically range from $100,000 to over $2 million, serving customers across the medical device, life sciences, aerospace, transportation, and consumer products industries.
As one of the fastest-growing automation companies in Central Ohio, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions quickly while maintaining a collaborative, engineering-driven culture. Our facility features robots, CNC machining, machine vision systems, and additive manufacturing technologies, providing an exciting environment where talented professionals can make a meaningful impact.
If you're looking for an opportunity to join an established, growing company where you'll help shape strategy, build scalable systems, and directly influence our future success, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US Citizen?
- Years of experience managing people? Please describe the experience.
- Years of experience in accounting/finance? Please describe the experience.
Work Location: In person
