DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING

About Cadence Innovations Group

Cadence Innovations Group (CIG) is a holding company operating a portfolio of businesses in the automotive, insurance, and services sectors. Our operating entities include Alpha Warranty Services (a third-party administrator of vehicle service contracts and GAP), Lone Peak Insurance Company (a property and casualty carrier), Align Solar Protection (solar warranty administration), STEROS (property management), InnoFi, and an affiliated captive insurance program. This role sits at the parent level and supports finance and accounting across all CIG entities.

Position Summary

We are hiring a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting across Cadence Innovations Group and its entities. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the financial close, the production of entity-level and consolidated financial statements, and the management of the finance and accounting team. The Director reports to the CFO and partners closely with operating-company leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and annual close across all CIG entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany eliminations.
• Produce accurate, timely entity-level and consolidated financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the finance and accounting team; set priorities, review work, and ensure coverage across close, accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts; establish and enforce internal controls and accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany transactions, allocations, and consolidations across the entity structure.
• Coordinate external audit and tax engagements; serve as the primary liaison to outside auditors and tax advisors.
• Own and administer the ERP system (Acumatica), including configuration, integrations, and data integrity.
• Support treasury functions including cash management, bank reconciliations, and cash reporting.
• Support entity-specific accounting needs, including reinsurance and captive-related accounting for the insurance businesses.
• Partner with the CFO and operating leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity or consolidated environments.
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience leading and supervising an accounting team.
• Strong technical accounting foundation (US GAAP) and experience owning the close and financial statement process.
• Hands-on ERP experience; Acumatica experience a plus.
• Experience in insurance, warranty, automotive, or financial services a plus.
• High attention to accuracy, strong follow-through, and clear written and verbal communication.

What’s in it for you?

• An exceptionally supportive company culture that places people over profit
• Consistent Monday – Friday schedules
• Fair and competitive compensation bonus opportunities
• Health insurance options with generous company contributions
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Life and Disability insurance (100% company paid options for more!)
• Competitive 401k match program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Paid Volunteerism Time Off (VTO) to support your community
• Legal and Pet insurance options
• Free Roadside Assistance for your personal vehicle
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional training and development
• Employee incentive and recognition programs
• A state-of-the-art office building with outstanding features and amenities, including free onsite fitness center, basketball court, game room with bowling alley, and electronically adjustable workstations

More about us:

Cadence Innovations is a holding enterprise for the flagship company - Alpha Warranty Services and several other business entities. Alpha Warranty provides a full line of unique and useful vehicle protection products and services. Founded in 2002 on a value system of integrity, dependability, and providing the best service, Alpha Warranty has enjoyed consistent growth and helped forge long-term partnerships with industry-leading auto dealerships across the country. The company takes pride in creating quality product and service innovations and fostering employee development. Because of this, Alpha has received recognition from multiple organizations including the MWCN Utah 100 for Fastest Growing Company, the Salt Lake Tribune for being a Top Workplace, and the American Business Awards for Veteran-Owned Company of the Year. If you want a rewarding and challenging career where you can work hard and play hard, join the team of Cadence Innovations Group.

Learn more about our affiliated companies at www.alphawarranty.com and www.alignsolarprotection.com