Finance Director

Overview Our client is seeking a Finance Director to serve as a strategic business partner and senior finance leader within a growing, multi-entity organization. This role combines financial planning and analysis, technical accounting, operational finance, and strategic decision support to help drive business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on leader with experience supporting executive leadership through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, process improvements, and acquisition‑related initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategies into financial plans, operating metrics, and actionable insights Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, profitability analysis, capital allocation, and business planning Support mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, integration planning, purchase accounting coordination, and synergy tracking Prepare executive, Board, and lender reporting packages with accurate financial analysis and recommendations Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and overall financial performance Improve financial reporting processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency, scalability, and transparency Partner cross‑functionally with operations, HR, technology, and business leaders to support organizational objectives Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Support special projects and strategic initiatives as the organization continues to grow Requirements Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA a plus CPA certification a plus 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, transaction support, or related leadership roles Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and business partnering Experience supporting multi‑entity or high‑growth organizations preferred Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and post‑acquisition integrations is highly desirable Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and operational finance Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills Ability to influence senior leadership while balancing strategic planning with hands‑on execution #J-18808-Ljbffr ebs recruiters LLC