Director of Finance

Belletetes Inc; Jaffrey (NH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Belletetes Inc. in the United States is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the company’s financial operations, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and sustainability while supporting executive leadership in strategic decision-making.

The role leads budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash flow management and internal controls, coordinating audits and liaising with external auditors. Strong leadership and industry experience are highly valued.

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 lumber/building materials or manufacturing industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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 the finance and accounting team; set goals and review performance; foster accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Leadership

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.