Finance Director

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Finance Director to lead our finance and accounting this role you will be a key business partner to the executive team responsible for driving financial strategy overseeing comprehensive financial planning and analysis (FP&A) managing risk and ensuring the accuracy of all financial reporting. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can balance day-to-day operational accounting with high-level strategic foresight to support our companys growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & FP&A

• Lead the annual budgeting rolling forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
• Partner with department heads to analyze financial data identify trends and develop actionable insights to improve operational performance and profitability.
• Prepare and present monthly quarterly and annual financial performance reports to the executive team and Board of Directors.
• Evaluate financial risks and opportunities providing strategic recommendations for capital investments M&A activities or new market expansions.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes ensuring accuracy timeliness and compliance with GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of all financial statements including income statements balance sheets and cash flow statements.
• Manage and optimize the companys financial systems ERP software and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and data integrity.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Monitor and manage the companys cash flow working capital and treasury functions to ensure adequate liquidity.
• Oversee accounts payable (AP) accounts receivable (AR) and payroll functions.
• Manage relationships with external financial institutions banks and investors.

Compliance Audit & Risk Management

• Establish implement and monitor robust internal financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate and act as the primary liaison for annual external and internal audits.
• Ensure full compliance with local state and federal tax regulations and filings.

Team Leadership & Development

• Hire mentor and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement accountability and professional growth within the department.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field. A Masters degree (MBA) or an active CPA/CMA designation is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 810 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting with at least 35 years in a senior management or director-level role.
• Technical Skills: * Deep understanding of GAAP/IFRS and financial modeling.
  • Advanced proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite SAP Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Soft Skills:
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders clearly.
  • Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating high-performing teams.
  • High ethical standards and strict attention to detail.