Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is a strategic partner to the VP of Finance & Accounting, responsible for forward-looking financial planning, inventory management, and business growth initiatives. This role blends corporate rigor with entrepreneurial drive, focusing on forecasting, scenario modeling, and cost reduction efforts. The Director of Finance will play a critical role in inventory management, optimizing working capital, and supporting M&A or new business line launches. As a forward-thinking leader, this individual will manage special projects and drive the integration of technology and AI to enhance financial insights.

Core Responsibility Categories

1. Strategic Leadership, Planning & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgeting, monthly (or quarterly) forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes.
• Ensure ownership of budgets across departments, enforce variance monitoring, and lead discussions on corrective actions to address any discrepancies.
• Provide scenario modeling, financial forecasting, and decision support for capital allocation, expansion, and investment initiatives.
• Deliver regular updates and decision-support tools to the leadership team.
• Lead cost reduction efforts and analyze operational efficiency.

2. Inventory Management & Hedging Activitites

• Establish and enforce financial controls around inventory, including reconciliation, cycle counts, and physical audits.
• Oversee inventory valuation methodologies to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with precious metals volatility.
• Ensure alignment between physical inventory and hedging/margin balances to maintain accurate records.
• Monitor and report on KPIs such as turnover, carrying costs, and margin impact.
• Use ERP and automation tools to forecast inventory needs and optimize working capital.

3. Growth, M&A & Business Development Support

• Partner with the leadership team on evaluating new business lines, partnerships, and expansion opportunities.
• Lead financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning for acquisitions or joint ventures.
• Build scalable financial frameworks that enable the company to launch new initiatives quickly and effectively.

4. Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

• Execute special projects as directed by the VP of Finance & Accounting to address emerging business needs or strategic opportunities.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for high-priority executive initiatives.

5. Technology & Automation

• Make technology, automation, and AI integration a core foundation of the finance function.
• Implement projects only with clear ROI and measurable business impact.
• Partner with IT and operations to ensure finance systems evolve with business needs and growth.

6. Leadership, Change Management & Team Development

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Provide mentorship to staff to ensure continuous professional growth.
• Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and adaptability.
• Drive organizational change by implementing automation-first processes that allow teams to focus on higher-value work.

Experience:

• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive finance leadership. Experience in multi-entity organizations; exposure to commodities, trading, or precious metals is a plus. Proven ability to implement scalable systems and technology-driven solutions with measurable ROI.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required. MBA or CFA preferred.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytics. Highly skilled in Excel and/or Google Sheets. Strong command of automation tools, dashboards, and data visualization. Hands-on expertise with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred).

• Performance Expectations The Director of Finance will be measured on:

• Budgeting & Planning: Leading annual budgeting and rolling forecasts with accurate variance monitoring.
• Growth, M&A & Business Development Support: Leading financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning for acquisitions or joint ventures.
• Inventory Management & Hedging Activities: Delivering accurate reporting of inventory management and alignment between physical inventory and hedging/margin balances while supporting working capital optimization initiatives.
• Strategic Insights: Providing leadership with forward-looking analysis that drives strategic decisions.
• Technology & Automation ROI: Leading initiatives that eliminate manual touchpoints and deliver measurable ROI.

• Total Rewards Package:

• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Up to 6% company match on 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance plans
• HSA and FSA plans (pre-tax benefit)
• Company paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
• Supplemental coverage available, including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospitalization, and Pet
• PTO and paid holidays

Salary : $150,000 - $180,000