Director of Finance

Belletete's Inc; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Belletete's Inc in New Hampshire seeks a Director of Finance to oversee the company's financial operations, safeguard compliance, and support strategic decision-making for sustainable growth.

You will lead financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, accounting, and controls; manage cash flow, inventory costs, audits, and risk management; mentor the finance team to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or similar leadership role.
• Experience in the lumber, building materials, or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategy and long-term financial goals.
• Advise the executive leadership team on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
• Provide financial modeling, forecasting and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes, including capital expenditures and operational budgets.
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Monitor cash flow, investments and financial performance metrics.
• Present financial reports to executive leadership team and board of directors for approval.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, Payroll and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
• Coordinate audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Manage company cash flow, banking relationships, and credit lines.
• Optimize accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Collaborate with operations and purchasing teams to manage COGS, inventory valuation, and shrinkage.
• Implement controls to ensure accurate inventory tracking and valuation.
• Identify and manage financial risks, liquidity, credit and compliance issues.
• Manage, lead and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Set goals, review performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
• Team members will perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing the Company's financial operations. This role ensures financial integrity, compliance and sustainability while supporting executive leadership in strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and implement the Company's financial strategy and long-term financial goals.
  • Advise the executive leadership team on financial performance, risks and opportunities.
  • Provide financial modeling, forecasting and scenario analysis for strategic initiatives.
• Financial Management & Reporting
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting processes, including capital expenditures and operational budgets.
  • Ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
  • Monitor cash flow, investments and financial performance metrics.
  • Present financial reports to executive leadership team and board of directors for approval.
• Accounting & Controls
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, Payroll and reconciliations.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
  • Coordinate audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
  • Manage company cash flow, banking relationships, and credit lines.
  • Optimize accounts payable/receivable processes.
• Inventory & Cost Management
  • Collaborate with operations and purchasing teams to manage cost of goods sold (COGS), inventory valuation, and shrinkage.
  • Implement controls to ensure accurate inventory tracking and valuation.
• Risk Management
  • Identify and manage financial risks, liquidity, credit and compliance issues.
• Team Leadership
  • Manage, lead and develop the finance and accounting team.
  • Set goals, review performance
  • Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.
  • Team members will perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a Controller or similar leadership role.
• Experience in the lumber, building materials, or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Organized with attention to detail and the ability to multitask.
• Works well under pressure and deadlines.
• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to motivate staff.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.