Overview
Director of Finance And Accounting Jobs in United States at Meristem Packaging Company
Title: Director of Finance And Accounting
Company: Meristem Packaging Company
Location: United States
Meristem Packaging Company is a growing, mission-driven organization in the sustainable packaging space. We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to serve as a strategic, hands-on finance leader, partnering closely with the CEO and cross-functional leaders to drive growth, operational excellence, and strong financial discipline.
This is a senior, high-impact role suited for a finance leader who thrives in dynamic environments and brings both strategic insight and operational rigor.
What You’ll Do
- Own and oversee all core accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, A/P, payroll, and month-end close
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery to leadership
- Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning to support strategic decision-making and spending control
- Manage banking relationships, including oversight of the company’s line of credit and lender reporting
- Partner cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Service to align financial planning with business activity
- Ensure compliance across sales tax, income tax coordination, insurance policies, and required company filings
- Support financial systems evolution, including an eventual transition from QuickBooks to NetSuite
What We’re Looking For
- Proven finance leadership experience in a growing or operationally complex business
- Strong background in accounting fundamentals, financial reporting, and cash management
- Experience working closely with executive leadership and translating financial insights into business decisions
- Comfort operating both strategically and hands-on
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or product-based environments strongly preferred
- NetSuite implementation or optimization experience is a plus
Compensation & Total Rewards
We offer a competitive total rewards package, which may include:
- Competitive base salary with flexibility based on experience
- Bonus eligibility
- Retirement plan participation
- Full remote work flexibility, offered as a meaningful and permanent benefit
Final compensation will be calibrated based on experience, depth of leadership, and demonstrated expertise, with flexibility for candidates bringing strong manufacturing finance backgrounds, NetSuite implementation experience, and advanced cash forecasting or lender-facing expertise.
Why Meristem
- High-visibility leadership role with direct access to the CEO
- Opportunity to shape financial infrastructure during a pivotal growth phase
- Mission-driven work in sustainable packaging
- Fully remote environment built on trust, accountability, and results
