Director of Finance

Univar; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plan

Generous time off

Job summary

ChemPoint in Bellevue, WA, is seeking a Director of Finance to lead accounting, financial operations, credit, sales tax, and FP&A across NA, EMEA, and Mexico. You will drive accurate financial execution, strong controls, and timely management reporting while partnering with the CFO and business leaders.

You will develop managers, own forecasting and the AOP, and provide actionable insights to steer strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.
• 5+ years of people leadership experience.
• CPA and/or CMA designation preferred.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with executive and finance leadership teams.
• Strong accounting, financial control, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial operations, credit, sales tax, and FP&A across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Mexico.
• Own the quality and integrity of financial execution, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Establish rigorous preparer and reviewer processes to identify errors before CFO review.
• Develop and coach managers with clear expectations and accountability for quality and timeliness.
• Direct forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), and management reporting processes with business leaders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Internal controls

Strategic partnership

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA/CMA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

Excel

Job description

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We value passion, energy, and enthusiasm to ignite transformation in our industry.
Start your career journey with ChemPoint! Be part of our team that is transforming the chemical, ingredient, and industrial finished products industry.

Primary Purpose:

The Director, Finance leads ChemPoint's accounting, financial operations, credit, sales tax, and FP&A functions and serves as a key advisor to the CFO and the broader business. The position is accountable for accurate and timely financial execution, effective controls, disciplined review, clear ownership, and consistent follow-through across NA, EMEA, and Mexico. The Director oversees the forecast, AOP, and management reporting processes, ensuring deliverables are clear, well-supported, and focused on the insights leadership needs. The Director builds the management capability and business understanding of the finance team so that routine decisions, issue resolution, and quality review occur at the appropriate level, and ensures financial outputs are complete, accurate, and appropriately reviewed before reaching the CFO. The position represents ChemPoint with the Univar Solutions finance and accounting organization on matters within its scope.

What You'll Do:

• Lead accounting, financial operations, credit, sales tax, and FP&A functions across North America, EMEA, and Mexico, establishing clear ownership, service expectations, and escalation paths
• Own the quality and integrity of financial execution, including month-end close, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, internal controls, audit support, and compliance activities
• Establish rigorous preparer and reviewer processes to ensure errors, unusual items, and unsupported assumptions are identified and resolved before CFO review
• Develop and coach managers through clear expectations, business context, defined decision rights, and accountability for quality and timeliness
• Direct forecasting, annual operating plan (AOP), and management reporting processes while partnering with business leaders to explain results, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable financial insights
• Serve as the primary liaison with Univar Solutions U.S. Finance and Accounting teams to ensure effective sharing of best practices, compliance requirements, and key information
• Support the CFO on strategic initiatives, complex business decisions, and other high-priority financial matters
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited four-year institution required
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting required
• 5+ years of people leadership experience, including developing and coaching managers, required
• Experience leading accounting, controllership, FP&A, financial operations, or tax functions strongly preferred
• CPA and/or CMA designation preferred
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with executive and finance leadership teams
• Strong accounting, financial control, and analytical skills with the ability to identify errors, unusual items, risks, and root causes
• Demonstrated ability to design disciplined processes, clarify decision rights, and establish effective preparer and reviewer controls
• Proven ability to develop managers, set clear expectations, and drive accountability for quality and timely execution
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational activities to financial results, forecasts, and business plans
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize issues, implications, and recommendations for executive leadership
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skills
• Experience with accounting systems required; Microsoft Great Plains experience preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment while adapting leadership style to maximize effectiveness
• Ability to effectively interact with global employees, customers, and suppliers while demonstrating cultural awareness and business professionalism
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while supporting multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Ability to remain composed under pressure, serve as a calming influence during critical situations, and respond constructively to challenges and feedback

Where You'll Work:

This is a hybrid role in Bellevue, WA

Pay and Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $190,000 – $220,000 annually.
• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s relevant experience, education, training, certifications, qualifications, and work location.
• Available employee benefits include health, vision, dental coverage, along with industry-leading retirement and time off programs.

What You Can Expect:

Strongwork/life flexibility.

• To be surrounded by aninclusiveteam who is collaborative and committed to the achievement of the company.
• To be rewarded for your contributions with atargeted annual company bonusandannual salary reviews.
• Competitivepay and benefits.

We are ChemPoint

We are fanatical about every customer and supplier interaction and dedicated to reaching customers and delivering actionable insights to enable producer success. We’re the leader in the marketing, sales, and distribution of specialty and fine chemicals.ChemPoint represents over 70 suppliers and 220 product lines in North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

ChemPoint supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion.

Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges and respects the unique experiences, perspectives, and expertise of every employee. Through our dedicated Employee Resource Networks, we provide the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry while making a difference in our communities.

ChemPoint is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail] .

ChemPoint does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms (collectively Recruiting Firms). Recruiting Firms must enter into a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with ChemPoint prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. All searches must be initiated by ChemPoint's Talent Acquisition team and candidates must be submitted via Applicant Tracking System (ATS) by approved vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless the aforementioned conditions have been met. Contacting our hiring managers directly is prohibited.