Director, Corporate Finance Jobs

Discover Director, Corporate Finance opportunities for experienced finance leaders ready to guide strategy, strengthen financial performance, and support major business decisions. These senior roles typically partner with executive teams to oversee planning, capital allocation, forecasting, and financial analysis. Explore vetted opportunities on Ladders, focused on professional positions paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Corporate Finance Do?

A Director of Corporate Finance helps shape an organization's financial direction. Responsibilities may include leading budgeting and forecasting, evaluating investments and capital needs, analyzing business performance, and presenting recommendations to senior leadership. Depending on the company, the role may also oversee treasury, mergers and acquisitions, corporate development, or investor-related analysis.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field, along with substantial experience in corporate finance or financial leadership. An MBA or credentials such as a CPA or CFA may be valued for some positions. Strong candidates bring strategic thinking, financial modeling expertise, communication skills, and the ability to lead teams and influence decisions across the business.

Career Outlook and Opportunities

Director-level corporate finance roles are available across industries, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and consumer businesses. The scope varies by organization: some positions focus on enterprise-wide planning, while others specialize in areas such as capital markets, acquisitions, or business-unit finance. Compensation and responsibilities depend on factors such as location, company size, industry, and experience.

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$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading teams in financial planning, analysis, and insights. Collaborate with executives to drive decision-making and optimize company performance through dat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading a global team in revenue recognition and technical accounting. Drive policy development, ensure compliance, and partner with cross-functional teams to optimize financial...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping tax strategy and compliance. Lead a skilled group of tax professionals, ensuring adherence to regulations while optimizing financial performance and supporting strategic bus...

Alden, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$96K - $113K *

Transform the financial landscape for CPG brands by owning client relationships and delivering precise accounting solutions. Your expertise will guide emerging and scaling companies through complex fi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $288K *

Shape the future of finance by leading transformation initiatives, modernizing technology stacks, and integrating AI to enhance operational efficiency across multiple finance domains with measurable b...

Durham, NCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's driving growth in the life insurance and annuity market. Leverage your expertise to build strategic relationships, manage the full client lifecycle, and align solutions with client...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $180K *

Provide oversight for insurance accounting and reporting, driving process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance financial operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and accura...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $135K *

Shape the future of our Accounting Operations by leading a dynamic team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial processes, and driving improvements through automation and AI integration...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $190K *

Take ownership of defining and operationalizing a customer ROI framework across teams, fostering strategic growth initiatives through measurable value outcomes while enabling effective customer engage...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$231K - $334K *

Elevate your career by leading partnership tax initiatives, providing expert guidance on complex federal tax matters, and collaborating with professionals to develop tailored solutions that drive clie...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$212K - $270K *

Drive growth and strategy as a Senior Director, leading a high-performing sales team to achieve exceptional results in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on new business and expansion across di...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$240K - $300K *

Manage high-stakes data center leasing transactions while providing legal guidance across corporate governance, joint ventures, and negotiations. Drive project execution and build scalable legal frame...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $190K *

Transform your career by leading global customer operations. Drive change, enhance service delivery, and collaborate with senior leadership to shape strategic initiatives while managing vendor relatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Help us transform finance functions into strategic drivers for growth. You will provide expert accounting and financial support to clients, enhancing their finance operations during buy-side and sell...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$121K - $145K *

Strategize financial operations and enhance reporting accuracy while leading the finance team. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial sustainability and operational efficiency across bu...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$115K - $130K *

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Roanoke, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Transform global entity management by coordinating across Finance, HR, and Legal. Ensure compliance, maintain corporate records, and build scalable processes as we expand internationally. Drive operat...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of financial reporting by managing complex accounting activities, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and internal con...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $240K *

Join a team that's redefining engineering leadership across diverse portfolios. You'll drive operational excellence, foster high-performing teams, and enhance technical consistency while ensuring sust...

Charlotte, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Optimize the global revenue accounting lifecycle, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 while leading high-performing teams. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance billing, collections, and financial re...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $145K *

Lead strategic communications initiatives for purpose-driven clients, managing relationships and executing impactful campaigns. Drive policy proposals and content development while overseeing a talent...

Washington, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead multifamily transactions from sourcing to closing, ensuring disciplined execution and strategic alignment across teams. Drive outcomes through strong negotiation, relationship management, and a r...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $240K *

Join us to lead transformative P2P product strategies, enhancing procurement and payment processes globally. Collaborate with finance teams and vendors to drive AI integration, ensuring compliance and...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Corporate Finance do?question toggle

    A Director of Corporate Finance leads or supports core financial activities such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital allocation, performance analysis, and strategic decision-making. The exact scope varies by company.

  • What qualifications are common for Director, Corporate Finance jobs?question toggle

    Employers often look for a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline and extensive relevant experience. Some prefer an MBA or professional credentials such as a CPA or CFA.

  • What skills are important for a Director of Corporate Finance?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include financial modeling, forecasting, strategic analysis, leadership, executive communication, and the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable recommendations.

  • Where do Director, Corporate Finance professionals work?question toggle

    These professionals work in organizations across many sectors, including technology, healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, and consumer businesses.

  • How can I find Director, Corporate Finance jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, and compensation details.