Senior Director, Finance and Analysis

Perennials and Sutherland LLC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Sick days 8

401k match

Parental leave

Health insurance

Job summary

Perennials and Sutherland, LLC, a premier luxury home furnishings company, seeks a Senior Director of Finance and Analysis to lead planning, analysis and reporting. You will optimize cash flow and earnings by partnering with operations and executives, driving cost reductions and efficiency across global finance functions.

You will mentor a small finance team, own the budgeting process, and deliver timely, GAAP-compliant financial information.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required.
• 10+ years of experience, private equity experience ideal.
• Manufacturing experience required (strong inventory and costing background preferred).
• CPA preferred.
• Strong Excel and modeling skills as well as data management experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead the finance team (2 direct reports) in controllership, inventory management, costing, FP&A and international finance oversight.
• Identify, track KPI's and update dashboards for data-driven decision making.
• Partner with operations to evaluate costs, inventory, productivity and report variance analyses.
• Advance report generation through AI and other tools to enhance analysis.
• Manage capital budgets, project analyses and ad hoc cost reduction initiatives.
• Lead annual budget and financial planning with business leaders.

Skills

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Data management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

Perennials and Sutherland, LLC is one of the most respected and iconic names in the exclusively to-the-trade, luxury home furnishings, textiles and accessories market. Our company has dedicated over four decades to working with the very best in the design world to create and market truly unique and exquisite products. Everything we do and the elite clientele we serve is dedicated to making life more beautiful. Environments for life, architectural, landscape and beyond are what we live and breathe each and every day. Ours is more than a life of producing and selling products. Our people share a passion for creativity, design and art that is central to our daily lives. It’s not just what we do but what we love.

Position Summary

Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Director of Finance and Analysis will be responsible for providing leadership and coordination of company financial planning, analysis & reporting, treasury functions, and ensure company accounting procedures and reporting conform to generally accepted accounting principles. The position will also partner with peer management team members to optimize company earning power and cash flow by helping the business identify and capture revenue and margin growth, cost reductions and operational efficiency opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead the finance team (2 direct reports) in the following functional areas: controllership, inventory management, costing, financial planning & analysis as well as oversight of international finance controllers.
• Identify, maintain and track KPI's and update relevant dashboards and/or reporting tools to enable leaders and senior management to make data-driven decisions.
• Partner with operations to evaluate costs, productivity, inventory and develop effective and timely cost reporting and variance analyses.
• Help other functions reduce time in report generation and increase time in analysis and results through use of AI and other tools.
• Manage and assist with various ad hoc projects, such as margin analysis, inventory management / costing, and SG&A spend analysis.
• Review capital investment proposals based on business cases, challenge business owners, and provide oversight of capital budgets and analysis.
• Proactively assist the company in identifying opportunities for improvements and cost reductions.
• Manage the implementation of financial process improvements and information systems assuring reliable and timely financial information.
• Lead the annual budget and financial planning process to ensure partnership between finance team and functional business leaders.
• Support monthly closing and summarize financial results and expectations for senior management as well as monthly and quarterly compliance reporting ownership.
• Act as lead for domestic and international audits and tax filing requirements domestically and in various countries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting required
• 10+ years of experience, with private equity experience ideal
• Manufacturing experience required (strong inventory and costing background preferred)
• CPA preferred
• Strong excel and modeling skills as well as data management experience

Benefit Offerings Include

• Paid Time off of 15 days per year, accrued bi-weekly
• Eight Sick Days Per Year (or state-defined plans)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, including HDHP with HSA
• 401k Retirement Plan with Bi-Weekly Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits of Short-term Disability, Supplemental Life/ADD, Critical Illness, Accident, Norton, Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program

Perennials and Sutherland participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Whether it’s the executive who offers visionary leadership, or the sales professional who won’t settle for less than perfection, a business needs great people and a collaborative environment to thrive. We maintain, develop, and inspire talented professionals and craftsmen. Our investment in people, equipment, and facilities results in a positive engaging workplace and gives our company a competitive edge in the marketplace. We believe deeply that the “right” people are our greatest asset. We offer careers for smart, creative, high energy people driven to contribute in a team environment where everyone can win. We foster potential, celebrate success, and support every colleague.

Perennials and Sutherland, LLC employees enjoy a vibrant office culture, welcoming and inclusive executive team, and fantastic work-life balance.