Area Director Finance - Mountain West

Area Director, Finance I Overview

As a member of the local leadership management team, the Area Director Finance I oversees one or more Distribution Centers (DCs). This role works closely with the Area President and cross‑functional team members to achieve area and company key results. The Area Director primarily focuses on integrating a financial lens into business decisions, driving operational improvements, and ensuring financial integrity and control for a medium‑scope area.

• Own the execution of area finance strategy, advising the Area President and functional leaders on long‑term growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with all functional partners to improve financial results and support strategic initiatives.
• Assess financial performance and initiate strategic actions to drive results.
• Develop appropriate financial targets and outcomes and discuss with the Area Leadership Team.
• Own P&L management, drive EBITDA through cost management and efficiency improvements.
• Provide clear guidance to the Area leadership team to meet financial outcomes.
• Make analytical decisions to positively impact the future of the business.
• Partner with Controller’s Group, Managed Services, COE, and Region staff for timely reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with Area functional leaders, COE, and Region leadership on annual planning and monthly forecast.
• Act as gatekeeper for financial processes, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Build credibility and trust with area leaders through relationship management.
• Deliver end‑to‑end business value, maintain independent viewpoint, and provide reliable financial data.
• Review balance‑sheet health quarterly with corporate stakeholders.
• Lead financial acumen training for Area and DC management.
• Identify opportunities for gross‑profit improvement and cost management.
• Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing and approving local contracts and incentive agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management, and Revenue Management on customer profitability.
• Ensure annual business plans and forecast are met by reviewing daily and weekly dashboards, analyzing data, and coordinating action plans.
• Lead inventory adjustment routines in partnership with Operations, Merchandising, and Inventory Control.
• Align inventory with company DIOH requirements and minimize non‑productive inventory.
• Partner with Credit organization to support growth while minimizing risk.
• Increase financial acumen across functions, providing advanced training and support.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, root‑cause analysis, and standardized practices.
• Own field‑related SOX controls for Area Hub and DCs, supporting control environment.
• Support ad‑hoc projects, analysis, and initiatives as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

• Internal:
  Area and Region staff, Controllers Group, COE, and all other Finance personnel.
• External:
  Customers and third‑party managed services.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience.
• Proven experience leading and influencing others.
• General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost control principles, GAAP, and SOX.
• Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organization and prioritization skills.
• Limited travel as necessary.

• BS in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
• CPA or MBA.
• Industry experience and understanding of inventory management.
• Experience collaborating within a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites.
• Anaplan experience.

Health insurance, pre‑tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance.

Base salary between $100,000 and $160,000, depending on experience and location. The role also qualifies for an annual incentive plan bonus and LTI incentive.

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