Director of Finance and Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY 

Summit Packaging Systems is seeking a Director of Finance and Accounting to oversee all financial operations for our U.S. manufacturing facilities, based at our Manchester, NH headquarters. This role owns the accounting function end to end — from monthly close and budgeting to capital project analysis — and partners closely with our international finance teams across Summit Europe, Summit de Sudamerica, and Summit Packaging Mexico to support consolidated global reporting. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to executive leadership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, capital expenditure plans, and rolling forecasts for the Manchester, NH and Racine, WI facilities.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and KPI reporting to executive leadership.
• Partner with international finance counterparts across Summit Europe, Summit de Sudamerica, and Summit Packaging Mexico to support consolidated global reporting.
• Oversee cost accounting and margin analysis for valve and actuator product lines, supporting pricing and profitability decisions.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and tax advisors; ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team; establish and maintain strong internal controls.
• Support evaluation of capital projects, such as facility expansions and automation investments, with financial modeling and ROI analysis.
• Administer profit-sharing and bonus calculations in partnership with Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with multi-site or multinational financial consolidation preferred
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

ABOUT SUMMIT PACKAGING SYSTEMS 

Founded in 1976, Summit Packaging Systems is a leading global manufacturer of aerosol valves and actuators, producing over 100,000,000 parts daily across manufacturing facilities strategically positioned around the world — including Manchester, NH; Racine, WI; Almere, Netherlands; Tarnów, Poland; Pilar, Argentina; and Lerma de Villada, Mexico. Our strategy is simple: Quality, Quantity, and Innovation. All Summit facilities are ISO 9001 registered, and our products are trusted by leading consumer, personal care, and industrial brands worldwide. We remain a company built on family values, with generations of employees across our global locations. 

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS 

Competitive pay, reviewed regularly against market data l Medical, dental, and vision insurance l 401(k) plan with company match l Company pension program l Tuition reimbursement (after six months of employment) l Paid vacation and holidays l Two annual profit-sharing distributions (July and December) l Retention and employee referral bonuses l On-site café and holiday gifts l Ongoing training, apprenticeship, and career development programs 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

Summit Packaging Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Proof of identity and U.S. work authorization is required upon hire