Finance Director: Growth, Controls & Systems Leader

Aris Amplify; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aris Amplify seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations across multiple locations, including accounting, payroll, and reporting. You will partner with executives to strengthen controls, enhance cash management and support scalable growth.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, ERP and payroll system implementations, and drive process improvements while building a high-performing finance team and ensuring compliance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years as a controller or senior-most finance professional.
• Experience in a multi-location distribution, manufacturing or operations-focused business.
• Demonstrated ownership of financial statements, including the income statement and balance sheet.
• Strong experience with month-end close, general ledger management and bank reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, month-end close and preparation of income statements, balance sheets and cash-flow statements.
• Manage bank reconciliations, cash positioning and financial reporting for the organization and individual branches.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages, analyze variances and communicate key financial insights to leadership.
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts while monitoring actual performance against established targets.
• Supervise accounting personnel, including accounts payable specialists and accounting clerks.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing and vendor payments.
• Lead credit administration, collections, customer credit reviews and past-due account management.
• Administer payroll processes, 401(k) contributions and related reconciliations.
• Establish internal controls, maintain compliance and coordinate year-end close activities with external accounting partners.
• Develop standardized reporting processes and reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets.
• Partner with executive leadership and branch managers to improve financial visibility, operational efficiency and accountability.
• Build and develop the finance team to support the organization's continued growth.

Skills

Financial leadership

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Process improvement

Internal controls

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Epicor Prophet 21 ERP

Payroll platforms

MS Excel

Job description

Aris Amplify seeks a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations across multiple locations, including accounting, payroll, and reporting. You will partner with executives to strengthen controls, enhance cash management and support scalable growth.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, ERP and payroll system implementations, and drive process improvements while building a high-performing finance team and ensuring compliance across the organization.