Finance Director
Job 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.
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.
- 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.