Director of Finance

COMPANY:
One of the largest providers of automotive aftermarket upgrades in North America.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:
This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, supervise two to three finance team members, and lead the Franchise Administration and Supply Chain teams.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:
The Director of Finance is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing all core financial operations for the Franchise Support team. This role serves as a strategic partner to the President and senior leadership, influencing business decisions through financial insight and cross-functional collaboration. The Director of Finance partners with executive leadership to ensure financial accuracy, drive business insights, and support long-term planning and growth initiatives, while serving as a direct liaison with the parent organization. This role oversees a multi-functional finance team supporting a national franchise network and supply chain operations, managing budgets exceeding $25 million annually. In addition, this role manages business accounting functions, including month-end reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while also leading the Franchise Administration and Supply Chain teams.

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

Strategic Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a financial advisor to the President and Leadership Team.
Coordinate with the parent company on strategic initiatives and reporting.
Lead capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for major projects.

Drive Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Build and maintain financial models and sensitivity analyses.
Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Identify risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.

Oversee Core Financial Operations

Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
Develop and manage annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
Oversee audit preparation and regulatory reporting.
Implement and monitor financial policies and procedures.

Lead Franchise Administration Team

Ensure accurate royalty rate calculations and timely invoicing.
Manage vendor rebate tracking and distribution.
Oversee business improvement incentive rebate programs.
Maintain compliance with franchise agreements and financial policies.

Manage Supply Chain Finance Functions

Supervise order management, pricing strategies, and inventory controls.
Oversee item lifecycle management and cost optimization.
Collaborate with operations to align financial goals with supply chain performance.

REQUIREMENTS:

5–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, including team leadership or project ownership with broad experience in both finance and accounting.
Proven track record of implementing financial systems and controls.
Proficiency in financial modeling and reporting tools such as Excel and NetSuite.
Experience in a franchise-based business model preferred.
Demonstrated ability to translate financial insights into actionable strategies.
High quality decision-making and analytical skills, with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Driven professional with strong team development capabilities, ready to step into a strategic leadership role.
Effective communicator and adept at building rapport with franchisees.
Experience managing cross-functional teams and large-scale projects.
Skilled in delegation and delivering results on time and within budget.
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary, bonus opportunity, and competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Robin Bagby, Senior Associate
rbagby@CLCBsearch.com
704.377.0362