Director Finance - Southern Division

POSITION PURPOSE -
The Director of Finance will serve as the financial business partner for the Division President and his/her leadership team. Responsible for identifying and driving sales initiatives; payroll forecast and controls; expense controls; capital allocation; G&A management; sales and P&L planning, including full P&L responsibility for entire Division; division leadership; financial reviews; ad hoc analysis/initiatives; training. Directs and supervises activities of Region finance leaders. 


MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -

• Conducts financial planning and forecasting for the functional area.
• Conducts Pro-Forma Financial Analysis.
• Develops and executes cost controls.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities to drive profitability and develops improvement strategies.
• Responsible for appropriate selection, performance appraisals, termination and professional development of assigned staff.

NATURE AND SCOPE -

• Typically reports to the Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis and Functional Leader
• Accountable for the management of a department or functional group through subordinate supervisors/managers and for all personnel issues -- including selection, termination, performance appraisal and professional development of subordinates.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

• Must be eighteen years of age
• Must pass the Drug Test
• Must pass the Background Check
• Must pass pre-employment tests if applicable

EDUCATION REQUIRED -

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 8


PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

• Finance degree, MBA, or CPA
• 15 years of relevant experience
• Retail experience
• Multi-location field finance experience 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -

• Knowledge of Finance and Accounting Principles and Practices.
• Business Planning/Strategy Setting experience.
• Budgeting, Financial Planning and Financial Modeling skills.
• Knowledge of International Business and Finance.
• Ability to interact with all levels of associates.