Regional Finance Director

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Regional Finance Director based in the United States.

The Regional Finance Director provides strategic financial leadership, partnering with finance and operations executives to guide business performance and long-term planning. This role oversees financial forecasting, annual budgeting, financial reporting, and analysis across multiple business operations. You will evaluate financial results, identify performance trends, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations that support business objectives. Working closely with regional and corporate finance teams, you will help establish financial targets, assess investment opportunities, and promote consistent best practices across regions. The position also offers the opportunity to lead and develop a team of analysts while influencing strategic decisions in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a remote opportunity, with a preference for candidates based in the Northeast.

• Lead financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and monthly and quarterly projections for assigned business operations.

• Prepare quarterly financial reports and operating review materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and meaningful analysis.

• Coordinate the annual planning process, establish client-specific financial targets, and collaborate with regional and departmental vice presidents to define goals and performance expectations.

• Analyze monthly and quarterly financial results, key performance indicators, and internal benchmarks against established plans and targets.

• Evaluate financial performance across areas such as guarantees, food costs, labor expenses, working capital, and cash flow.

• Prepare and review financial projections to identify risks, opportunities, and potential deviations from business plans.

• Present financial performance reports, insights, and recommendations to senior management to support strategic and operational decisions.

• Assess the financial implications of sales, marketing, and other internal business initiatives.

• Develop financial models to evaluate the economic feasibility, potential returns, and risks of proposed projects and investments.

• Direct specialized financial analyses and ad hoc reporting in response to evolving business needs.

• Collaborate with corporate and regional finance teams to monitor performance, investigate trends, and improve financial outcomes.

• Identify and promote the adoption of effective financial practices and standardized methodologies across regions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of financial analysts, supporting professional growth and high-quality analytical work.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and accounting.

• Demonstrated experience operating at the director level in a finance or accounting function.

• Previous experience leading, managing, and developing a team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• CPA certification or an MBA is strongly preferred.

• Strong financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analytical capabilities.

• Experience interpreting financial results, evaluating performance metrics, and developing financial models to support business decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly to senior stakeholders.

• Strong interpersonal skills, sound professional judgment, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, shape decisions, and redirect behaviors through effective communication and collaboration, even without direct authority.

• Ability to partner effectively with finance and operations leaders across regional and corporate functions.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond to changing business requirements.

Benefits

• Annual salary: $150,000–$165,000.

• Remote work: Remote position, with a preference for candidates located in the Northeast.

• Additional benefits, insurance coverage, retirement plans, paid leave, and other perks were not specified in the provided job description.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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