Director, Finance

Aris Amplify; Jacksonville (FL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aris Amplify seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations across multiple locations, including accounting, payroll, and reporting. You will partner with executives to strengthen controls, enhance cash management and support scalable growth.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, ERP and payroll system implementations, and drive process improvements while building a high-performing finance team and ensuring compliance across the organization.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years as a controller or senior-most finance professional.
• Experience in a multi-location distribution, manufacturing or operations-focused business.
• Demonstrated ownership of financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet.
• Strong experience with month-end close, general ledger management and bank reconciliations.

Mansioni

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close and preparation of income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash positioning and financial reporting for the organization and individual branches.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, analyze variances and communicate key financial insights to leadership.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts while monitoring actual performance against established targets.
• Supervise accounting personnel, including accounts payable specialists and accounting clerks.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Lead credit administration, collections, customer credit reviews and past-due account management.
• Administer payroll processes, 401(k) contributions and related reconciliations.
• Establish internal controls, maintain compliance and coordinate year-end close activities with external accounting partners.
• Develop standardized reporting processes and reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets.
• Partner with executive leadership and branch managers to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency and accountability.
• Build and develop the finance team to support the organization's continued growth.

Conoscenze

Financial leadership

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Process improvement

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Team leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Strumenti

Epicor Prophet 21 ERP

Payroll platforms

MS Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

The Director of Finance will oversee all financial operations, reporting, accounting, payroll administration, credit, collections and business systems for a multi-location organization. This role will serve as the senior-most finance leader, taking ownership of financial statements, cash management, budgeting and internal reporting while leading process improvements and system implementations. Working closely with executive leadership and branch managers, the Director of Finance will strengthen financial controls, improve operational efficiency and build scalable processes to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close and preparation of income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash positioning and financial reporting for the organization and individual branches
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, analyze variances and communicate key financial insights to leadership
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts while monitoring actual performance against established targets
• Supervise accounting personnel, including accounts payable specialists and accounting clerks
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing and vendor payments
• Lead credit administration, collections, customer credit reviews and past-due account management
• Administer payroll processes, 401(k) contributions and related reconciliations
• Manage business systems, including ERP, payroll platforms, banking systems and office technology Lead or support ERP and payroll system implementations, process improvements, data cleanup and user training
• Establish internal controls, maintain compliance and coordinate year-end close activities with external accounting partners
• Develop standardized reporting processes and reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets
• Partner with executive leadership and branch managers to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency and accountability
• Build and develop the finance team to support the organization's continued growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent professional experience
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years as a controller or senior-most finance professional
• Experience in a multi-location distribution, manufacturing or operations-focused business
• Demonstrated ownership of financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet
• Strong experience with month-end close, general ledger management and bank reconciliations
• Hands-on payroll administration experience, including 401(k) contribution and employer-match reconciliations
• Experience with credit management, collections and accounts receivable
• Experience implementing or significantly improving ERP or payroll systems
• Proficiency in financial reporting, data analysis and process improvement
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Strong understanding of internal controls, accounting procedures and financial compliance
• CPA or CMA certification preferred but not required
• Experience with Epicor Prophet 21 or other mid-market distribution ERP systems preferred

Key Strengths

• Strong financial leadership and accounting expertise
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial results and communicate actionable insights
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience leading, developing and supporting accounting teams
• Sound judgment in credit management, cash flow and financial controls
• Strong systems aptitude and ability to improve reporting processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information
• Ability to balance strategic financial oversight with day-to-day operational responsibilities
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset