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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$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of capital markets, supporting Treasury, Loan Administration, and Accounting functions. Leverage your analytical skills to drive financial performance and enhance c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead financial operations and strategy, ensuring accuracy and compliance while partnering with hotel leadership to drive performance and profitability. Your expertise will safeguard assets...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$81K - $128K *

Partner with us to drive financial insights and strategies that enhance revenue growth and commercial decision-making across North America. Leverage your expertise in forecasting and analytics to supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Empower M&A success by managing detailed accounting integration processes, ensuring seamless execution from due diligence to post-close stabilization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform real estate financial analysis by bridging Real Estate and Finance. Contribute to transaction support, portfolio management, and financial tracking, ensuring clear communication of financial...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of advisor compensation and billing operations, leading strategic governance, process optimization, and technology initiatives to ensure accuracy and compliance in managing $85M in annu...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional financial solutions while ensuring compliance and ethical standards. Collaborate with clients and lenders to drive finance income and enhance dea...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $140K *

Develop and manage productivity improvement projects, ensuring accurate tracking, reporting, and analysis across finance and operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive efficiency and deliver i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $140K *

Drive productivity improvements by managing finance projects, coordinating with stakeholders, and analyzing data to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of initiatives across the organization...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$86K - $144K *

Lead the financial reporting function by managing expenses, coordinating annual budgets, and providing accurate variance analysis while optimizing processes and leading a team of finance professionals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $225K *

Champion financial strategy and innovation as part of a dynamic team shaping product growth and resource allocation in a rapidly changing environment with outsized impact early in your career...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$83K - $135K *

Drive financial strategy and oversight for a nonprofit organization, ensuring compliance and sustainability while collaborating with leadership to optimize resource allocation and enhance grant utiliz...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Elevate your career by providing financial leadership and strategic insights. Collaborate with senior management to drive budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring informed decision-mak...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships and drive revenue growth by executing strategic business development initiatives within the legal services sector, focusing on expanding market presence and fostering pa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to precision and confidentiality in financial management. This role blends bookkeeping and executive support, requiring strong organizational skills and a commitment to ac...

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $140K *

Drive operational excellence by leading accounting functions, enhancing financial controls, and modernizing processes. Collaborate with a dedicated team to improve efficiency and service delivery whil...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$82K - $123K *

Analyze and drive technical accounting resilience in M&A and financial reporting. Collaborate broadly across global teams to ensure compliance with US GAAP and enhance financial processes, fostering e...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$210K - $240K *

Shape the financial strategy for the US and Canada, driving performance and alignment across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce while leading a high-performing finance team to support sustainable growt...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive financial excellence by overseeing costing activities, budgeting, and reporting. Collaborate with management and cross-functional teams to enhance processes and ensure compliance with GAAP and c...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by driving financial excellence and strategic insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes while ensuring compliance...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$152K - $197K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in community banking. As a strategic leader, you'll enhance client relationships, shape payment strategies, and deliver measurable growth across the Mid South reg...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$155K - $195K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, drive profitability, and influence key business decisions in a dynamic restaurant environment...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Deliver accurate financial reporting and oversight across multi-entity operations, ensuring compliance and driving process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency a...

4 days ago

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

$140K - $230K *

Champion operational excellence by leading teams in Cost Basis and Performance Reporting, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while enhancing service quality and compliance across departments...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Champion the complex world of financial reporting by conducting research, preparing disclosures, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Support statutory reporting and external audits whil...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.