Assistant Director of Finance

Overview

Salary Range: $200,000 – $250,000 per year.

Travel:
Up to 25%.

Category:
Corporate.

Position Title:

Assistant Director of Finance.

Location:

Sarasota, FL (preferred) or Minneapolis, MN (alternative) – Onsite.

Reports To:

Director of Finance & Investments.

Compensation Range: $200–$250K annual salary.

Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off.

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand.

With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact.

At Ceres, we believe you’re more than just an employee; you’re part of a team with purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you’ll fit right in. We don’t just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

We’re hiring an Assistant Director of Finance to join our Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. team and become a member of the finance leadership team. This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence across our global entities.

Initially, you will work onsite at our Brooklyn Park, MN office to integrate with the accounting team and gain a thorough understanding of our operations.

The Assistant Director of Finance will lead a geographically dispersed team, drive initiatives focused on leveraging best practices in accounting and treasury operations, and optimize system performance. You will assess and leverage our accounting and finance global capability operations, ensuring operational consistency across the Ceres group of companies in support of operational and strategic objectives. The role includes developing and overseeing change management plans.

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all Ceres entities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Review entity-level and consolidated financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and control standards.
• Support the preparation of annual audits and tax filings through coordination with external auditors and advisors.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation and internal control frameworks.

• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance & Investment to assist with daily cash management, including cash positioning, transfers, and intercompany funding activities.
• Develop treasury dashboards and KPIs to enhance visibility into cash balances, bank exposure, and capital activity; use data to analyze and report on trends.
• Improve treasury practices, including banking structure optimization, cash pooling, and account management.
• Oversee and monitor working capital metrics and support initiatives to improve liquidity and operational cash efficiency.
• Participate in short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.

• Design and execute strategies to enhance efficiencies and capabilities in our India operations by collaborating with key stakeholders, including improvements in…