Finance Director

This position is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership within the Canada Division.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the financial business partner to the Canada District Leadership team and field sales team.

Reviews monthly financial results and prepares monthly analysis/summary reports to Canada Division Sr. Finance Director & Controller

Provide leadership development and mentoring to Analyst.

Prepares monthly financial reporting for VP Sales District leaders and support team.

Ensure best practices are in place for accurate field budgets. Works with VP Sales and District leaders to establish all Store & Sales Rep budgets.

Make periodic visits to Stores District offices to ensure proper accounting procedures are in place and gain full understanding of the business.

Provide reporting to Division Management as it relates to credit and account receivable management.

Assist in directing the Division credit/financial organization in the management of working capital including accounts receivable and inventory.

Provide Division and District management with key reporting on pricing progress opportunities and pricing authority.

Special assignments as directed by the Division Sr. Finance Director

FORMAL EDUCATION:

a. Required:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance or related field

b. Preferred:

MBA and/or CPA

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Five to seven years of progressive financial/accounting experience

Strong Sales Accounting knowledge

Previous experience with Microsoft Office including Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Preferred

Previous field audit experience

Previous financial planning and reporting experience

Previous experience with Sales budgeting

Previous supervisory/management experience

TECHNICAL/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

A. Required:

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management

Must be able to write effectively succinctly and to capitalize on the knowledge of best business practices related to non-verbal communication.

Meeting deadlines of monthly closings and reporting needs

Providing strategic analysis and planning which impacts financial results of the Division.

Willingness to embrace new technology and analytical tools