Director of Finance And Accounting

Our middle market, PE-backed distribution and design client is seeking an operationally-focused Director of Finance & Accounting; the candidate will be responsible for providing financial and managerial leadership for all aspects of the Company.

Position Responsibilities

• Provides critical financial and operational information to the President and key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors (BOD). Provides leadership in developing Company short- and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Provides counsel to senior leadership regarding financial implications of new business opportunities; provides strategic recommendations to enhance Company financial performance.
• Directs activities to prepare Annual Business Plan, projected forecasts, and Long-Range Plan (EBITDA, cash flow management, and balance sheet).
• Directs month-end close activities, including creating financials, performing variance analysis, and presenting financial results to the President, BOD, and other stakeholders.
• Leverages technology to enhance business analytics and reporting. Experienced in utilizing ERP and associated data management tools and systems to improve financial insights.
• Drives focus on data structure and integrity to ensure reporting accurately and efficiently supports business needs.
• Ensures credibility of Finance/Accounting Department by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
• Responsible for the Accounting and Finance Department, and reviews consolidating financial results. Directs the preparation of internal financial statements/analyses for leadership review.
• Leads the preparation of internal and external financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial operating reports and analyses of KPIs.
• Establishes the accounting function's procedures and protocols, including selecting and implementing accounting systems/software. Develops, implements, and upgrades financial information systems and seeks ways to improve financial reporting and controls.

Qualifications, Education, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business administration (preferably in Accounting or Finance) from an accredited college or university.
• 10+ years of accounting experience in roles with progressively more responsibility, including accounting operations in relevant businesses.
• Project accounting experience a plus.
• Proficient in QuickBooks and various ERP systems,
• Technically very strong, CPA a plus.
• Leadership experience within a mid-market privately-held or private equity-backed company (preferably $10 - $100M in revenue).