What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director, Chemical Intermediates position at AdvanSix?
AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for our customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications that touch people’s lives, such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S. based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability and Respect.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com
Why work at AdvanSix?
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic finance leader to join our team as Director of Finance for our Chemical Intermediates business. In this critical role, you will oversee all financial functions—including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis—while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders to drive business performance and maximize profitability.
You will lead a high-performing finance team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where finance plays a central role in our growth and success. If you’re a results-oriented finance professional with a passion for strategic impact, we invite you to be part of our journey.
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
Please view a short video about our company here, AdvanSix Video. For more information on AdvanSix, please visit our website at http://www.advansix.com
Why work at AdvanSix?
- We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being
- Total Rewards program includes a competitive compensation, health, dental, vision & wellness programs, paid vacation, 401K with company matching, health savings programs, disability & life insurance, employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
- Work within a fast paced and innovative company, meeting passionate colleagues and partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences
Position Summary
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic finance leader to join our team as Director of Finance for our Chemical Intermediates business. In this critical role, you will oversee all financial functions—including planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis—while partnering closely with cross-functional leaders to drive business performance and maximize profitability.
You will lead a high-performing finance team and play a key role in shaping financial strategy, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business goals.
- Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing performance analysis.
- Provide actionable financial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Monitor key financial metrics, analyze trends and risks, and identify opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory standards.
- Own and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and executive-level presentations.
- Build and develop a strong, collaborative finance team focused on continuous improvement.
- 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Proven success in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, compliance, and financial controls.
- Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) and/or MBA
- Experience with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and performance dashboards.
- Track record of building and managing cross-functional, high-performing teams.
- Skilled in presenting complex financial data to senior leadership and executive teams.
- Familiarity with financial software tools and advanced analytics platforms.
- Strategic Thinking – Aligns financial strategies with long-term business objectives.
- Decision-Making – Makes sound, timely decisions using relevant data and insights.
- Collaboration – Partners effectively across departments to drive results.
- Leadership – Inspires, develops, and holds teams accountable to high standards.
Join a fast-paced, collaborative environment where finance plays a central role in our growth and success. If you’re a results-oriented finance professional with a passion for strategic impact, we invite you to be part of our journey.
At AdvanSix, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past work experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to still apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
AdvanSix is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, veteran status, or any other protected classification.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of AdvanSix about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at AdvanSix via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of AdvanSix, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by AdvanSix for this position and a valid agreement with AdvanSix is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the AdvanSix agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
