Director, Finance – Business Support & Operations

Director, Finance – Business Support & Operations

Great America Financial Services is a highly successful entrepreneurial company providing equipment financing to businesses across the United States. Our exemplary customer service, our principle‑centered business philosophy and our team‑based operating approach are key to our success and growth.

We are looking to add a key member to our Finance team. As an integral part of the Finance team, the Director of Finance provides input into the strategic direction of Business Support groups (i.e., Technology, Human Resources, etc.) through financial analysis that focuses on creating value‑added services for the Business Units. This includes evaluating new strategies, ensuring spend correlates with value‑driven services, and meeting financial targets for the business support groups.

The Director interfaces with Business Units to ensure transparency of allocations, as well as Corporate Finance, Accounting and the Data Analytics and Insights Team. The Director may also serve as a key resource for Senior Leadership on select initiatives.

• Key leader in development and execution of Business Support financial strategies.
• Provides financial advice, counsel, and leadership on strategic and operating initiatives to Business Support leadership teams.
• Builds and monitors KPIs and delivers critical business insights and actionable analysis to business support groups as well as Corporate Finance and Accounting.
• Leads budget and forecasting processes for Business Support, helping to establish near‑term and long‑term financial plans and targets.
• Leads data‑driven financial studies and performs ad hoc analysis to assess proposed initiatives and operational processes, uncovering opportunities to improve profitability and optimize performance.
• Ensures awareness of key financial drivers and develops strategies to align interests with outcomes.
• Continuously analyzes the performance of the business support groups by identifying and anticipating areas of opportunity, areas with positive and negative trends and areas of concern.
• Recommends cost‑saving opportunities.
• Defines and ensures delivery of reporting for business support groups, focusing on producing information that is relevant, actionable, and aligned with decision‑making needs.
• Evaluates benchmarking comparisons within the industries we serve and beyond.
• Develops decision‑supporting financial models and analytical tools for stakeholders.
• May lead evaluation and implementation of some of Great America’s key strategic opportunities.
• Proactively promotes and participates in process improvement initiatives within the business.
• Fosters best practices and idea sharing across the Finance team.
• Lives the Great America principles.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. CPA/MBA is a plus.

Experience:

• 8+ years of finance and/or accounting experience in providing business advice and analyzing business performance.
• 5+ years Finance Leadership preferred.

Computer

Skills:

• Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Power
  
  BI, SQL, Tableau a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Must have exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Excel and possess outstanding computer skills.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be an organized, creative team‑player with initiative who responds well to challenges. Role will likely include periodic large project‑oriented demands with tight deadlines requiring more than standard work hours and the need to respond quickly.

Financial Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Monthly Bonuses for Eligible Employees
• 401(k) and Company Match
• Annual Profit Sharing Paid Time Off

Health, Wellbeing, And Family Planning Benefits:

• Paid Vacation – starting at 80 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Paid Sick Days – Ten (10) per year with a conversion option for unused time.
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays per year
• Gym Reimbursement
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental Leave

Education And Career Planning Benefits:

• Tuition Assistance
• Networking Opportunities
• Leadership Development Opportunities

Perks:

• Paid Parking
• Service Awards
• Hybrid work arrangements
• Business casual environment
• A strong organizational culture focused on our greatest asset: you!

Director

Full‑time

Finance and Sales

If your experience aligns closely, please apply. We value diverse backgrounds and adding new perspectives. We encourage you to apply if you can make a strong impact in this role at

Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

United States: $ – $

Cedar Rapids, IA: $ – $