Director, Finance

Job Summary

Performs a variety of financial activities, including accounting, financial analysis, audit, tax, credit and collections | Develops and evaluates financial plans and policies | Establishes and maintains accounting, financial, and reporting policies and controls

• Provides leadership to managers and may also have professional staff.
• Must have at least one manager level direct report.
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams.
• Develops departmental plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities.
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives.
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

• Manages multiple financial functions in an organization.
• Establishes internal controls for monitoring assets, capital investments, controlling costs, and measuring liquidity.
• Liaisons with senior leadership from accounting on matters of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements.
• May summarize the financial status of the organization; interprets asset ratios, break-even analysis reports, profit margins, operating costs, stock value (if applicable), and other metrics used in measuring fiscal stability.
• Communicates with operations, marketing, HR, IT, and other departments on matters of internal controls and/or budget approval and ROI for specific projects.
• Prepares for audits and makes certain that financial reporting is completed properly, and that all documentation follows applicable regulations (including GAAP, FASB, or SEC mandates).
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has responsibility for personnel actions including hiring, performance management, and termination with concurrence from HR & General Managers.

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience OR Equivalent Combination of Relevant Education & or Experience
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Discipline/Major: Business, Accounting or Finance degree preferred
• Additional certifications: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) desired.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Leadership skills. Corporate finance. Financial management. Fiscal management. Accounting software. Financial analysis software.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Up to 25% travel likely.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.