Senior Area Director, Finance

Job Description:

• Oversee financial planning, analysis, and control activities for up to six assigned Areas
• Partner with the Region VP Finance, Area Presidents, and cross-functional leaders
• Lead and develop Area Finance leaders at remote locations
• Ensure daily, monthly, and quarterly finance responsibilities are completed accurately and on time
• Support annual plan and forecast development
• Develop financial targets, action plans, and recommendations with cross-functional teams
• Identify and communicate financial risks and opportunities
• Present plans and forecasts to senior leaders
• Drive analysis for regional projects and business opportunities
• Provide financial support for regional and area decision-making
• Develop tools and systems with the Support Office to deliver critical financial and operational information
• Support revenue growth and profitability through customer incentives, marketing initiatives, promotions, rebates, and margin improvement
• Review dashboards, analyze variances and trends, and coordinate corrective action plans
• Develop gap-closing recommendations
• Oversee inventory adjustments and inventory investment
• Manage assigned Area SOX controls and compliance activities
• Partner on internal audit risk assessments, Area visit reviews, and resolution of field issues
• Communicate monthly and quarterly financial results
• Lead Area business review processes and quarterly presentations to senior leaders
• Perform other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 10 years of accounting and/or financial analysis management experience
• Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and influencing others
• General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX
• Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Travel up to 75%
• Preferred: BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Preferred: CPA or MBA
• Preferred: Industry experience and understanding of inventory management
• Preferred: Experience collaborating within a functional matrixed environment and providing virtual leadership across multiple sites
• Preferred: Anaplan experience

Benefits:

• Annual incentive plan bonus
• Yearly RSU award
• Health insurance
• Pre-tax spending accounts
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life insurance
• Remote work with regional travel