Director of Finance (Hands-On, Strategic Operator)CAP3 | Wilmington, NC We're looking for a
Director of Finance who loves business. Someone who can think strategically and roll up their sleeves. Someone who gets just as excited about improving a client's cash flow as they do helping them make a big decision.If you're the kind of person who wants to sit in a boardroom all day, this probably isn't for you. If you want to be in the business, helping owners actually run and grow it-keep reading.
What You'll Actually Be DoingYou'll serve as a financial leader for multiple growing businesses, acting as a true partner to the owner-not just an advisor from a distance.
- Work directly with business owners to understand how their business really operates
- Turn financials into clear, actionable insights (not just reports)
- Own cash flow, forecasting, and profitability strategy
- Build and refine KPIs that actually drive behavior and results
- Help clients make decisions around hiring, pricing, expansion, and investment Identify problems early-and help fix them (not just point them out)
- Lead client meetings and be a trusted voice in the room
- Collaborate with our internal team to ensure execution matches strategy
Who This Role Is Perfect For- You've worked in finance, accounting, or advisory-but always wanted to be closer to the business side
- You enjoy problem-solving more than just reporting
- You're comfortable switching between big-picture thinking and detailed execution
- You don't mind getting into the weeds when needed
- You can communicate financial concepts in a way that actually makes sense to business owners You take ownership and don't wait to be told what to do
Who This Role Is NOT For - Someone looking for a purely corporate or siloed CFO role
- Someone who only wants to review financials, not engage in operations
- Someone uncomfortable with ambiguity, variety, or fast-moving environments
What You Bring- Strong financial foundation (accounting, FP&A, or similar background)
- Experience with financial statements, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ability to connect numbers to real-world business decisions
- Comfort working across multiple clients or projects
- Experience with tools like QuickBooks Online and Excel Strong communication skills-you can lead a room, not just analyze data
Our Core Values - The CAP3 EDGEEmpowerment - We help people achieve more than they thought possible
Diligence - We own the details and deliver with discipline
Generosity - We go above and beyond for clients and each other
Excellence - We hold a high standard because it matters
Why CAP3You won't be stuck in a back-office role here.
You'll be in conversations that matter, helping real businesses grow, make decisions, and succeed.
This is a role for someone who wants to
build, influence, and be part of something-not just report on it. If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for, please apply by Friday, July 24, 2026. 
