Director of Finance

This position supports the United market and may require travel within the market and to corporate locations. Compensation, work location, and schedule details will be shared in accordance with applicable pay transparency requirements. Lead and manage the finance team for the United market while providing strategic financial guidance and decision-making support to senior executive leaders. This role reports to the Regional EVP. Key Responsibilities Lead all financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for the market, including completing SWOT analysis, providing input to the three-year strategic plan, developing store-level plans, validating assumptions, identifying P&L gaps, focusing resources on high-value initiatives, and improving forecast accuracy. Prepare performance summaries through local finance staff to communicate weekly, periodic, and quarterly financial results to management; conduct variance analysis versus forecast and plan; and actively participate in periodic business reviews with corporate leadership. Take ownership for the accuracy and completeness of banner P&L reporting. Participate in cross-functional teams that develop strategies, initiatives, and projects to capitalize on market opportunities and reduce costs; partner with operations and merchandising to assess cost/benefit of potential programs. Identify and monitor key financial and operating metrics, analyze operating trends, use store peer group comparisons to identify profit opportunities, and make recommendations for tactical performance improvements. Conduct analyses of loss stores to evaluate strategic fit with the rest of the network, develop improvement plans, and assess potential for impairment or closure. Drive financial analysis and ROIC modeling to support new store and remodel investment decisions. Support division labor negotiations through analysis of financial impacts and benefit tracking. Champion finance function initiatives and the change agenda at the banner level. Provide leadership for SOX compliance across the market. Drive improvements in working capital and track progress against inventory reduction goals for stores and distribution centers. Maintain strong contact and interaction with distribution center controllers; coordinate planning and analysis efforts with Supply Chain and distribution center personnel. Support special projects as assigned. Direct and develop staff Key Requirements 10+ years of senior-level finance experience in retail, hospitality or supply chain. Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; MBA preferred; CPA a plus. Experience in financial planning, analysis, forecasting, and budgeting required. Possess supervisory skills and the ability to work with and through others to achieve desired results. Possess strong communication skills, both oral and written. General knowledge of business systems and computer applications preferred. Some travel may be required, approximately 10%-15%, within the market and to corporate locations. Most work in performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job duties. We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including Competitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. #J-18808-Ljbffr