Director of Finance

Our client is a retail company. They seek a Director of Finance to join their Moonachie, NJ office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly financial close process across all companies, ensuring timely and accurate financial results and analysis of key P&L and balance sheet items
• Establish and refine global accounting policies and procedures to align with current operations and support future business models
• Manage daily banking activities, resolve discrepancies, maintain optimal cash levels, and make investment or borrowing decisions as needed
• Coordinate the preparation and filing of all required regulatory filings and collaborate with external auditors for annual reports and corporate tax returns
• Lead the development of financial forecasts and annual budgets, identifying risks and opportunities, and providing actionable insights
• Analyze variances between forecasts and budgets, and deliver insights into operational efficiency and financial performance
• Direct the preparation and delivery of recurring reports, including financial reporting, business reviews, and strategic plans
• Support compliance with internal policies and reporting standards, and contribute to contract development and negotiations in partnership with the CFO and executive team
• Foster collaborative cross-functional relationships to stay aligned with business activities, share best practices, and provide strategic financial guidance
• Develop and mentor the Finance and Credit Collection Teams, and deliver financial training across departments

Requirements

• 10 years of relevant experience
• Wholesale/retail/apparel industry required
• ERP implementation experience required
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• CPA preferred
• MS Business Central experience is a plus

JobID: 47527