Director of Finance

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Director of Finance to join our clients growing organization in Ionia. In this role, you will be expected to provide financial leadership and guidance, work closely with other departments to drive process improvements, and ensure financial transparency within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a team of controllers across different locations, promoting collaboration and operational alignment.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for private equity advisors, responding to high-priority requests and preparing the business for future strategic moves.
• Conduct detailed financial analyses, including sales, headcount, and product line profitability, and present insightful financial reports for review by the CFO and PE Group.
• Implement policies, procedures, and improved financial controls to enhance the sophistication of the finance function.
• Streamline processes within the existing Sage 100 and proprietary ERP systems to support accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain a cash flow forecast with weekly expense breakdowns across categories, and collaborate on forecasting initiatives to manage budget discrepancies.
• Oversee, review, and optimize the monthly close process.
• Contribute to the company’s growth trajectory by analyzing potential acquisitions and supporting new capital investment initiatives.
• Engage in financial modeling and long-term planning aligned with the private equity vision.
• Work closely with internal partners to project expenses accurately.
• Proven experience in Auditing, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and detail.
• Proficiency in Budget Processes, including planning, management, and control.
• Ability to Review Financial Statements, ensuring compliance with financial laws and regulations.
• Experience in Inventory Analysis to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.
• Skilled in Gross Margin Analysis to determine profitability and drive financial success.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Expertise in Budgeting and Forecasting to accurately predict future financial trends.
• Experience in preparing Annual Forecasts, aligning with company objectives and goals.
• Ability to perform Cash Flow Forecasts, predicting company's future financial position.