Finance Director

ebs recruiters LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ebs recruiters LLC is seeking a Finance Director to serve as a strategic business partner and senior finance leader within a growing multi-entity organization in Clayton, Missouri. This role combines FP&A, accounting, and operational finance to drive growth and operational excellence.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and executive reporting, build financial models, support M&A activities, and mentor a high‑performing finance team while partnering with executives and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA a plus
• CPA certification a plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, transaction support, or related leadership roles
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and business partnering
• Experience supporting multi-entity or high-growth organizations preferred
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integrations is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and operational finance
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to influence senior leadership while balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategies into financial plans, operating metrics, and actionable insights
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, profitability analysis, capital allocation, and business planning
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, integration planning, purchase accounting coordination, and synergy tracking
• Prepare executive, Board, and lender reporting packages with accurate financial analysis and recommendations
• Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and overall financial performance
• Improve financial reporting processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency, scalability, and transparency
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, technology, and business leaders to support organizational objectives
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as the organization continues to grow

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial Modeling

Executive Reporting

Business Partnering

GAAP & Financial Reporting

Leadership & Mentoring

Strategic Planning

Communication & Influence

Mergers & Acquisitions Support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA (plus)

CPA (plus)

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Finance Director to serve as a strategic business partner and senior finance leader within a growing, multi-entity organization. This role combines financial planning and analysis, technical accounting, operational finance, and strategic decision support to help drive business growth and operational excellence. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands‑on leader with experience supporting executive leadership through budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, process improvements, and acquisition‑related initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, and executive financial reporting
• Partner with executive leadership to translate business strategies into financial plans, operating metrics, and actionable insights
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives, profitability analysis, capital allocation, and business planning
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including financial due diligence, integration planning, purchase accounting coordination, and synergy tracking
• Prepare executive, Board, and lender reporting packages with accurate financial analysis and recommendations
• Drive cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and overall financial performance
• Improve financial reporting processes, systems, and controls to increase efficiency, scalability, and transparency
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations, HR, technology, and business leaders to support organizational objectives
• Develop and mentor a high‑performing finance team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Support special projects and strategic initiatives as the organization continues to grow

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA a plus
• CPA certification a plus
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, transaction support, or related leadership roles
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, executive reporting, and business partnering
• Experience supporting multi‑entity or high‑growth organizations preferred
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and post‑acquisition integrations is highly desirable
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and operational finance
• Excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to influence senior leadership while balancing strategic planning with hands‑on execution