Director of Finance

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Location: Sheboygan, WI

FLSA: Exempt

Our Vision & Culture

Gabe's is a legacy company who strives to be the go-to expert for underground services among the nation's foremost utility developers. We exist to connect people and communities with the utilities that enhance quality of life. Gabe's is an EOS®-driven company. This means we value transparency, accountability and getting the right people in the right seats. As we transition our leadership team, we are looking for a leader who lives and breathes our Core Values:

• Relationships Matter- We earn trust and respect — one person, one transaction, and one conversation at a time.
• Thick Skin, Soft Hearts- We embrace feedback, offering and receiving it with empathy to foster growth.
• Stay Curious- We reject complacency and embrace continuous learning, enhancing our outcomes.
• Purpose = Progress- Action without purpose leads nowhere. At Gabe’s, we operate with intention.
• Be a Tunnel Visionary - We treat every task like we own the company or project, diving in with accountability.
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategies, forecast future performance, and analyze financial data to identify trends and potential risks
• Work with the ETL to create and manage the company's operating budget, monitor expenditures against budget, and make adjustments as needed
• Partner with the ELT to achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, systems, reporting and controls
• Create effective measurement tools and reporting to monitor current performance, forecast future performance, and analyze financial data to identify trends and potential risks
• Prepare accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to guide key business decisions, including potential mergers and acquisitions as well as large capital expenditures.
• Lead the finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and developing talent within the department
• Oversee the daily cash management functions of the company with a strict focus on accelerating Accounts Receivable collection and optimizing Accounts Payable to ensure the company has the necessary cash for daily operations
• Implement tools for expense management and internal controls to reduce overhead.
• Manage the company’s third-party Human Resources consultant
• Manage the company’s third-party IT vendor
• Work closely with the ELT members to drive company results and grow an industry leading organization
• Motivate and encourage employees at all levels as one of the key leaders in the company including but not limited to professional staff, management level employees and executive leadership team members.
• Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5 years of accounting leadership, ideally in an EOS® environment.
• Advanced Excel skills with a proficiency in ComputerEase
  
  

Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Deep understanding of financial principles and accounting standards
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information effectively
• Strategic thinking and ability to align financial goals with overall business objectives
• Leadership qualities to motivate and manage a finance team
• Experience in financial modeling and forecasting
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance requirements