Finance Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of financial analysis and forecasting for the portfolio.

• Propel EBITDA growth initiatives and oversee cash flow for over 20 child care facilities.

• Assist in acquisition decisions and manage the outsourced accounting team located in India.

• Lead monthly and quarterly financial reporting for 20+ locations, including consolidated and site-specific P&L analysis.

• Identify variances, trends, and root causes, providing actionable recommendations to leadership.

• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards.

• Spearhead pricing, labor efficiency, vendor, and cost-management initiatives.

• Collaborate with operations and center leadership to enhance margins.

• Benchmark center performance against both portfolio and industry standards.

• Take charge of rolling cash flow forecasting, monitoring working capital, AR/AP, and compliance with debt covenants.

• Support banking relationships, manage loan draws, and facilitate lender reporting.

• Conduct financial due diligence on potential acquisition targets.

• Create acquisition and integration models that encompass valuation, pro forma P&L, synergies, and payback periods.

• Present recommendations for acquisition decisions to ownership and leadership.

• Supervise the outsourced accounting/bookkeeping team in India.

• Establish and enforce monthly closing calendars and service level agreements (SLAs).

• Review accounting outputs, train and guide the offshore team, and enhance processes.

• Convert financial data into actionable insights for Center Directors, franchisees, and field leaders.

• Develop financial literacy tools and lead regular finance review meetings.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory regulations, and tax obligations.

• Establish internal controls to mitigate financial risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; MBA is highly preferred.

• Over 8 years of progressive finance experience, including a minimum of 3-5 years in a senior finance position.

• Proven experience as a Finance Director, Controller, or Senior Financial Manager in a competitive, for-profit market.

• Experience supporting a multi-unit, multi-location business with revenues exceeding $50M and 20+ operational sites.

• Demonstrated experience in managing an outsourced, offshore, or shared-services accounting function.

• Hands-on expertise in M&A activities: financial due diligence, valuation, and integration post-acquisition.

• Advanced skills in Excel and financial modeling.

• Familiarity with accounting/ERP systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct.

• Experience with business intelligence or dashboarding tools.

• Proven track record of driving quantifiable EBITDA or margin improvements.

• Experience in franchise operations, private-equity-backed businesses, or the education/childcare sector is a significant advantage.

• Capability to ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory requirements, and local/corporate tax laws.

• Ability to establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls effectively.

• Skill in evaluating and mitigating corporate financial risks, managing commercial insurance policies, and credit lines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Free uniforms.

• Health insurance.

• Opportunities for career advancement.

• Paid time off.

• Training and development programs.

• Vision insurance.

• 401(k) plan.

• 401(k) matching.

• Performance-based bonuses.

• Competitive salary.

• Dental insurance.

• Employee discounts.

• Tuition assistance.