Financial Director

In this newly created role with a rapidly growing, Best Places to Work company, you will provide strategic financial leadership and oversee key financial planning, treasury, and performance management activities.This role combines strategic insight with hands-on financial expertise to support business growth, enhance decision-making, and maintain the company’s financial strength.Responsibilities:Direct the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-term planning processes to align financial goals with organizational strategyBuild, update, and refine financial models that support strategic planning, investment evaluations, and business decision-makingDeliver financial reporting, analysis, dashboards, and key performance metrics to executive leadership and stakeholdersAnalyze variances between actual performance and budget or forecast expectations, identifying actionable recommendationsCollaborate with business units and department leaders to drive financial performance, optimize costs, and improve resource utilizationOversee treasury functions, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial risk assessmentManage working capital activities, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash optimization strategiesOversee investment management activities and cost containment initiatives, as applicableEnsure adherence to debt covenants, credit agreements, and treasury policiesSupport financing activities, including debt issuance, renewals, and capital structure planningMaintain and strengthen relationships with banking institutions and financial partnersLead, mentor, and develop FP&A and Treasury staff to encourage growth and high performanceFoster a finance culture centered on accountability, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvementDevelop and improve financial processes, controls, and policies across FP&A and Treasury functionsPartner with Accounting, Payroll, and operational teams to align forecasting, reporting, and cash management activitiesSupport internal and external audits by preparing financial analyses and supporting documentationManage relationships with external stakeholders, including lenders, investors, banking partners, and auditorsContribute to special initiatives, strategic projects, and M&A-related analysis across the organizationQualifications:BS/BA in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, 5+ years leading teams and driving organizational resultsStrong experience in FP&A and treasury/cash managementExpert knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standardsDemonstrated expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical problem-solvingProven ability to interpret complex financial data and translate into strategic recommendationsExperience partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teamsAdvanced Excel and experience with ERP and FP&A systemsExcellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills