Director OF Finance

Position: Director of Finance Systems and Reporting Location: Wilmington, NC Job Id: 1349 # of Openings: 1 Tribute is seeking a Director of Finance Systems and Reporting to strengthen reporting, improve financial and operational visibility, modernize workflows, and help leadership make better decisions across the business. This role will work closely with both the CFO and Controller and will sit at the intersection of finance, accounting, reporting, and systems improvement. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who can build and implement, not just advise. The right person will be comfortable improving reporting tools, automating workflows, supporting stronger accounting processes, and helping finance leadership get clearer, more useful information out of the business. Our current environment includes Yardi for Property Management, Premier for Construction, and Microsoft tools across the broader organization. The first priority for this role will be Property Management, followed by Construction and then Development. What you'll do You will lead the improvement of internal reporting, management information, and finance‑related systems across the company. You will help strengthen the systems and processes behind recurring financial reporting while also improving visibility into operational performance. Key Responsibilities Building and improving dashboards, recurring management reports, and financial reporting tools used by leadership Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis with better reporting structures and clearer visibility into results Improving the quality, speed, and consistency of financial and operational reporting across the business Partnering with the CFO and Controller to strengthen management information, internal visibility, and reporting accuracy Identifying accounting and reporting pain points and translating them into practical software, workflow, and process improvements Automating workflows such as approvals, reconciliations, intercompany processes, and recurring reporting wherever practical Improving data integrity, reporting consistency, and cross‑system data flow across Yardi, Premier, and Microsoft tools Supporting stronger internal controls through better systems design, improved workflows, and more disciplined reporting protocols Assisting with the structure behind month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end reporting processes where systems and process design can improve efficiency and accuracy Supporting accounting‑related processes such as general ledger visibility, account reconciliations, reporting accuracy, and recurring financial analysis, without turning the role into a purely transactional accounting seat Helping finance leadership improve how financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports are generated, reviewed, and used Serving as a practical bridge between finance, accounting, and IT‑related systems needs Training users on reporting tools, dashboards, and improved systems workflows to support better adoption across the organization What we are looking for The right candidate will bring a strong mix of finance systems experience, accounting literacy, reporting discipline, technical capability, and practical judgment. This person should be comfortable working with senior finance leadership while also understanding the day‑to‑day accounting and reporting mechanics that support a healthy finance function. This role is best suited for someone who has built useful internal tools and reporting solutions in a real operating environment. Experience in property management, construction, real estate, or similarly complex businesses will be especially valuable. Candidates who have worked in ERP and reporting environments, improved accounting workflows, and helped finance teams operate more efficiently will stand out. Candidates should have Strong hands‑on experience with reporting and dashboard development Experience working with accounting systems, financial reporting, and management information Strong working knowledge of Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, SQL, APIs, and related tools Enough accounting and finance fluency to work effectively with both the CFO and Controller A solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, reconciliations, internal controls, and reporting accuracy The ability to improve systems and workflows in a growing, real‑world operating environment Strong communication, organization, and problem solving skills Experience with Yardi, Premier, or similar systems is strongly preferred. Experience serving as a liaison between finance and IT, improving approval workflows, supporting reporting automation, and helping accounting teams modernize legacy processes will be especially relevant. What will make someone successful here The people who do well in this role are practical, thoughtful, low‑ego, and easy to work with. They care about accuracy, communicate clearly, and know how to simplify rather than complicate. They are comfortable improving systems, tightening reporting discipline, and helping leadership get better information without losing sight of the accounting realities underneath it. This role offers the opportunity to step into a visible, company‑level position with meaningful impact The right person will work closely with senior finance leadership, help improve how the company manages financial information, and play a major part in modernizing reporting, systems, and internal efficiency across the business. Benefits Cigna Medical Insurance for less than $40/month for individual coverage. Employer‑Paid Short‑Term Disability 401k Retirement Planning: 3% full match + 50% match on 4%-5%. 20% Employee Rental Discount. 11 Paid Holidays (including a Floating Holiday of your choice), Vacation & Sick Time. Welcome Child Stipend $50,000 Group‑Term Life Insurance & Long‑Term Disability. Additional Insurance Options available. Job Site completion bonuses Additional Support: Company vehicle, per diem, and housing Join Us Tribute Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Tribute Companies does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Eligibility rules and restrictions vary by benefit and/or Tribute perks. 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