Job Description

POSITION:

Director of Finance

COMPANY:

One of the largest providers of automotive aftermarket upgrades in North America.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report directly to ­­­­the Chief Financial Officer, supervise two to three finance team members, and lead the Franchise Administration and Supply Chain teams.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The Director of Finance is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all core financial operations for the Franchise Support team. This role serves as a strategic partner to the President and senior leadership, influencing business decisions through financial insight and cross-functional collaboration. The Director of Finance partners with executive leadership to ensure financial accuracy, drive business insights, and support long-term planning and growth initiatives, while serving as a direct liaison with the parent organization. This role oversees a multi-functional finance team supporting a national franchise network and supply chain operations, managing budgets exceeding $25 million annually. In addition, this role manages business accounting functions, including month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while also leading the Franchise Administration and Supply Chain teams.

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Strategic Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a financial advisor to the President and Leadership Team.
• Coordinate with the parent company on strategic initiatives and reporting.
• Lead capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for major projects.

Drive Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Build and maintain financial models and sensitivity analyses.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.

Oversee Core Financial Operations

• Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee audit preparation and regulatory reporting.
• Implement and monitor financial policies and procedures.

Lead Franchise Administration Team

• Ensure accurate royalty rate calculations and timely invoicing.
• Manage vendor rebate tracking and distribution.
• Oversee business improvement incentive rebate programs.
• Maintain compliance with franchise agreements and financial policies.

Manage Supply Chain Finance Functions

• Supervise order management, pricing strategies, and inventory controls.
• Oversee item lifecycle management and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with operations to align financial goals with supply chain performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including team leadership or project ownership with broad experience in both finance and accounting.
• Proven track record of implementing financial systems and controls.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools such as Excel and NetSuite.
• Experience in a franchise-based business model preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to translate financial insights into actionable strategies.
• High quality decision-making and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights.
• Driven professional with strong team development capabilities, ready to step into a strategic leadership role.
• Effective communicator and adept at building rapport with franchisees.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
• Skilled in delegation and delivering results on time and within budget.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Robin Bagby, Senior Associate

rbagby@CLCBsearch.com

704.377.0362

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