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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Use Ladders to explore vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and identify positions aligned with your finance leadership experience and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Join a mission-driven team as a strategic leader in finance and operations, overseeing financial health, administrative functions, and human resource collaboration to support impactful community servi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock your potential as you build a robust Tax Function, leading compliance, forecasting, and reporting for a growing organization. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes, manage audits, and sup...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the Tax Function by overseeing compliance, structuring, and reporting for all levels. Lead tax strategy while enhancing processes and building a high-performing team within a dynamic growth en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Pioneer the development of the Tax Function, managing compliance, reporting, and strategy for local, state, and federal taxes while leading a dynamic team to support growth in a fast-paced environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Optimize tax compliance and structuring strategies for a growing company. Lead ASC 740 processes, manage state and local tax matters, and build a high-performing tax team while collaborating across de...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $225K *

Elevate financial governance by leading strategic accounting operations, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate financial re...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $225K *

Drive your career with strategic leadership in accounting and finance. Oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and lead a high-performing team while collaborating across departments to suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$135K - $160K *

Elevate your career by leading financial planning and analysis efforts. Collaborate with executives to drive data-driven decisions, manage budgeting processes, and provide insights that shape strategi...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive financial strategy as our first dedicated finance hire, shaping FP&A and optimizing growth. Collaborate with co-founders to transform data into actionable insights, ensuring sustainable business...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Transform financial strategy as our first dedicated finance hire, leading FP&A and strategic finance. Collaborate with co-founders to optimize growth, manage external bookkeeping, and build finance to...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate financial excellence by leading corporate accounting and risk management. Drive compliance, enhance reporting processes, and assess financial risks to support strategic decision-making and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $225K *

Lead core fund operations and reporting, ensuring compliance and accuracy in cash management, financial reporting, and collaboration with teams to support public and private funds effectively...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Champion the upstream accounting team by leading financial operations, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, and enhancing processes through technology. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $160K *

Drive financial planning and analysis across multiple units, providing strategic insights and executive-level recommendations. Lead a team to enhance tools and processes, ensuring accurate reporting a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Support our CEO and CFO by analyzing data, managing projects, and streamlining operations. You'll enhance decision-making and drive efficiency in a dynamic investment environment, ensuring leadership...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$264K - $288K *

Join a team that's driving finance transformation initiatives for a leading biopharma company. Lead strategic projects, enhance financial processes, and develop a multi-year roadmap to align with ente...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$264K - $288K *

Shape finance transformation initiatives for a leading biopharma firm, driving strategic governance and execution across global operations. Lead cross-functional teams, develop financial processes, an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading debt financing and capital raising initiatives, optimizing financial resources, and fostering relationships with investors and financial institutions to support business gr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$113K - $210K *

Drive the data strategy for Group Benefits, collaborating with teams to enhance data usage, ensure accountability, and promote governance while engaging with senior leaders and stakeholders to fuel or...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $210K *

Drive data strategy and execution within Group Benefits, collaborating across teams to enhance data usage, accountability, and governance. Lead initiatives that fuel growth while ensuring compliance a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$113K - $210K *

Elevate your career by leading data strategy initiatives, collaborating with diverse teams, and driving impactful data governance within Group Benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to influe...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$149K - $237K *

Optimize finance operations by driving transformation and enhancing efficiency. Lead Accounts Payable and expense management initiatives while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver meas...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$149K - $237K *

Help us transform finance operations by leading accounts payable and expense management initiatives. Collaborate on process improvements and analytics to drive efficiency, ensuring compliance and deli...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$149K - $237K *

Join a transformative finance leadership team focused on operational excellence and future-driven finance strategies. Collaborate with executive leaders to optimize finance operations while driving me...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$149K - $237K *

Join a transformative finance leadership team focused on optimizing operations, enhancing controls, and implementing innovative solutions. Collaborate with executive leadership to drive impactful chan...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.