Finance Director

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Missouri seeks a seasoned Finance leader to own FP&A, lead budgeting and forecasting, and partner with executives to drive strategic initiatives that improve financial performance across the company.

You will develop robust financial models, manage multi-entity planning, oversee executive reporting to the board and lenders, and mentor a high-performing finance team while advancing process improvements and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 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

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA

CPA certification

Job description

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling, while effectively partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and improve financial performance. Proven ability to lead and mentor finance teams, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting.

• 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