Director of Finance

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is responsible for directing and managing financial analyses including planning & budgeting, banking interactions, cash management, and providing high-level support to the Chief Financial Officer. This role ensures that rules, regulations, policies, and procedures are properly executed and applied in all accounting and banking activities and workflows. The position currently reports to the Divisional CFO.

Objectives

• Maintains accuracy and integrity of accounting, banking/cash management workflows for all companies.
• Researches, communicates, and solves any discrepancies within the accounting system, vendors, customers, government entities, and management in a timely manner or within specified deadlines, if applicable.
• Identifies reporting efficiency opportunities and drives process improvement by leveraging internal and external reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Reviews daily bank account balances, drafts, and activities for all companies and addresses any banking issues.
• Verifies ACHs, Positive Pay, and Wire Transfers for all companies.
• Reviews timing of AR & AP to forecast cash flow and ensure appropriate reserves.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports to lenders as required by loan covenants.
• Prepares monthly financial analyses, planning & budgeting, as directed by the CFO.
• Serves as a Back-up Administrator of the Dutch Group purchasing card program.
• Assists the Chief Financial Officer with the development and monitoring of business performance metrics.
• Performs other duties and projects as requested by the CFO.
• Ensures direct reports are well-trained, cross-trained, and supported.
• Supervises professional accountants.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
• Experience with accounting software, preferably PDI Enterprise.
• Banking experience preferred.
• Ability to analyze financial data with strong attention to detail.
• Well organized, proactive, and able to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Five or more years of professional accounting experience; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; master’s and/or professional certifications (CMA/CPA) preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $72,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting: Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, MS 39701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person