Senior Area Director, Finance

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

📋 Description

• Manage financial operations for up to six designated Areas.

• Act as a business partner to the Region VP Finance, Area Presidents, and members of cross-functional teams.

• Lead and mentor Area Finance leaders located at remote sites.

• Ensure the completion of daily, monthly, and quarterly financial responsibilities.

• Assist in the development of annual planning and forecasting for the assigned Areas.

• Establish financial targets and action plans in collaboration with cross-functional teams and line management.

• Identify and communicate potential risks and opportunities.

• Present plans and forecasts to senior leadership.

• Conduct financial analysis for regional projects and business opportunities.

• Provide financial and decision-making support to regional and area personnel.

• Create tools and systems to deliver critical financial and operational data.

• Support initiatives aimed at revenue growth and profitability.

• Review customer agreements, incentives, marketing initiatives, and promotions for their financial effectiveness.

• Analyze dashboards, clarify variances and trends, and coordinate corrective action plans.

• Formulate recommendations to address financial gaps.

• Oversee adjustments to inventory and manage inventory investments.

• Ensure compliance with assigned Area SOX controls and conduct compliance reviews.

• Collaborate with the Support Office on policies, procedures, risk assessments, audits, and field-related issues.

• Communicate financial results on a monthly and quarterly basis.

• Work in partnership with Area and Region leaders, the Controller’s Group, Managed Services, COE, and the Support Office.

• Facilitate monthly business reviews for the Area and quarterly presentations for senior leaders.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• A minimum of 10 years of management experience in accounting and/or financial analysis.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence others effectively.

• General understanding of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX.

• Comprehensive skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time.

• Must reside within the assigned Region or in a bordering state of the physical location.

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.

• Preferred: CPA or MBA credentials.

• Preferred: Experience in inventory management and industry knowledge.

• Preferred: Experience working within a functional matrixed environment and providing virtual leadership across various locations.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Anaplan.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual incentive plan bonus.

• Yearly RSU award.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Pre-tax spending accounts available.

• Retirement benefits offered.

• Paid time off provided.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Flexible remote region-based work arrangement.