What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance Operations position at AccruePartners?
THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
- National, multi-site services organization with a large field-based workforce supporting commercial and public-sector customers across the U.S.
- Growth-oriented company expanding its customer base and footprint, with finance playing a central role in how the business prices, invests and grows
- Collaborative, high-accountability culture where finance leaders partner closely with operations and have real influence on decisions
- Competitive base salary and annual bonus, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and 401(k) with company match
- High-visibility leadership role with direct exposure to the CFO and executive team
- Opportunity to shape the planning and performance management agenda for a national, multi-site business
- A platform to build and develop a high-performing FP&A team as the company scales
WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT
- Own and drive operational planning and forecasting activities, including annual operating plans, rolling forecasts, and scenario modeling.
- Develop rigorous planning processes that align operational strategy with financial targets and cash flow requirements.
- Build and maintain operational forecasting models that account for key drivers: labor productivity, service mix, capacity utilization, supply chain costs, and margin dynamics. Support scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate business decisions, investment opportunities, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Provide forecast updates and variance analysis, with clear visibility into performance drivers and course-correction opportunities.
- Partner with Corporate Finance on consolidated forecasting and long-term strategic planning
- Serve as the primary financial advisor and strategic business partner to Operations Executive Vice Presidents and divisional leaders.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support operational strategy, including service expansion, capacity planning, productivity initiatives, margin improvement programs, and organizational changes.
- Provide monthly operational financial reviews with comprehensive P&L analysis, KPI tracking, variance drivers, and performance insights.
- Identify operational trends, risks, opportunities, and early warning signals; translate findings into actionable financial and strategic recommendations.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two Senior Financial Analysts, establishing clear expectations, career development, and advancement opportunities
- Build analytical capabilities across the team: financial modeling, data analysis, supply chain finance, business communication, and strategic thinking
THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS
- 10 years of experience in operations finance, supply chain finance, divisional finance, or business operations finance roles
- Strong background in supply chain and procurement financial management, with demonstrated expertise in vendor management, logistics, procurement strategy, and cost optimization
- Proven experience as a financial business partner to operations leaders or divisional management in complex, multi-unit operating environments
- Proven track record of direct team leadership and management experience
- Experience in service, logistics, maintenance, asset-intensive, or distributed operations businesses strongly preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Accounting; MBA or advanced finance certification (CFA, FPAC) preferred