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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$100K - $150K *

Drive financial strategy by owning planning, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with leadership to provide insights that inform decisions, while building robust models in Excel to guide revenue an...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $238K *

Drive transformative change by leading large-scale Intelligent Finance initiatives, ensuring successful adoption and operational excellence across finance and operations functions while enhancing user...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to credit analysis by evaluating transactions across various sectors, authoring research, and leading rating processes while collaborating with senior staff and market participants in a dyn...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic finance team to design and execute compensation processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with various departments to manage complex calculations and reporting, while mai...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by leading project accounting across divisions, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance in large-scale construction operations while mentoring a skilled team to enhance financial perf...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Champion global financial operations by providing strategic oversight, ensuring compliance, and driving profitable international growth through effective risk management and collaboration across diver...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $160K *

Lead the charge in financial strategy for a global business unit, driving profitability and growth through data analysis, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with leadership to transfo...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $120K *

Lead the charge in corporate accounting and financial reporting, overseeing month-end and year-end closes, consolidations, and audits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financ...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $152K *

Elevate client relationships and business development efforts through strategic oversight, collaboration, and proactive management to ensure exceptional service delivery and revenue growth across vari...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K *

Lead a dynamic accounting team to ensure financial accuracy and integrity. Oversee financial data management, reporting, and staff development while collaborating with various departments to drive org...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping financial control and governance by leading technical accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting functions. Leverage your expertise to guide professionals and partne...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Empower organizational growth as a strategic financial partner, leveraging advanced financial models and analytics to drive decision-making, performance monitoring, and technological enhancements in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower financial success across a multi-state healthcare enterprise by overseeing operations, reporting, and analytics. Collaborate with leadership to identify financial opportunities, ensuring strat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving financial performance and operational excellence. Lead strategic initiatives in accounting, budgeting, and supplier management while fostering collaboration across departmen...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to lead financial operations and client accounting in a dynamic multi-family office environment. Drive integration, enhance service delivery, and ensure compliance while managing relatio...

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in financial reporting and internal controls, overseeing consolidated statements, audits, and compliance. Collaborate with finance teams and external auditors while mentoring a small t...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Oversee daily accounting operations, enhance internal controls, and lead a dedicated team to ensure financial accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with various departments to drive continuous improvem...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in tax compliance and reporting, collaborating across teams to navigate complex U.S. and international tax matters, enhance processes through innovation, and support team development i...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Elevate tax compliance and reporting by leading a team to manage complex U.S. and international tax matters, ensuring accurate provision calculations, compliance, and innovative process improvements a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $186K *

Join a team that's dedicated to building strong client relationships while leading strategic initiatives in the retirement industry. Leverage your expertise to educate clients, resolve issues, and dri...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of financial management activities supporting the Department of Defense's medical product development programs, leading a team to ensure effective budget planning, execution, and report...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$190K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming financial planning and analysis. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance reporting capabilities, and drive data-driven insights to elevate business performance while develo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead financial strategy and operations, ensuring compliance and effective management of budgets, accounting, and reporting. Drive financial performance analysis and oversee audits while fostering a co...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving financial excellence by overseeing all accounting and financial activities, ensuring compliance, and leading strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and fisc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$89K - $115K *

Join a dynamic Corporate FP&A team to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, and analytics. Leverage data and automation to drive insights and support strategic initiatives, while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.