Director of Finance

Reitman Personnel; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Reitman Personnel is seeking a strategic Director of Finance for the shoreline region. You will lead accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting while building growth strategies and guiding the finance team.

The role offers direct access to company ownership and a chance to influence local building materials supply to contractors. Based in Branford, CT, you will oversee monthly closes, budgeting, and financial controls, with opportunity to implement new ERP solutions and improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• 5+ years of financial management experience; building supply or retail experience a plus.
• Expert in Microsoft Excel and modern ERP tools.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Budgeting: Guide the yearly budget process across all departments.
• Cash Flow: Manage daily cash flow and monitor investments.
• KPI Dashboards: Build tracking tools for sales performance and inventory margins.
• Compliance: Ensure financial practices adhere to local and federal laws.
• Team Leadership: Manage and train accounting and payroll staff.
• System Upgrades: Help select and implement new accounting/inventory software.

Skills

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

ERP tools

Job description

We are seeking a strategic Director of Finance on the shoreline. You will lead accounting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. You will also build growth strategies and manage the finance team. The role offers a competitive salary and direct access to company ownership. They are growing local staple in the New Haven County region. They supply building materials to local contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Budgeting: Guide the yearly budget process across all departments.
• Cash Flow: Manage daily cash flow and monitor company investments.
• KPI Dashboards: Build tracking tools for sales performance and inventory margins.
• Compliance: Make sure all financial practices follow local and federal tax laws.
• Team Leadership: Manage and train the accounting and payroll staff.
• System Upgrades: Help choose and set up new accounting and inventory software.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
• Experience: 5+ years of financial management experience. Building supply or retail industry experience is a big plus.
• Skills: Expert in Microsoft Excel and modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tools.
• Leadership: Strong communication skills and ability to lead a team.