Director Finance

Briggs & Stratton • Sherrill, NY

279d

About The Position

Serves as top finance and accounting leader and strategic business partner for designated business unit(s), location(s) and/or functional area(s) with a small to moderate portion of corporate revenues. Plans, directs and oversees coordination and preparation of financial analysis and provides management with information and insights vital to the decision-making process.

Requirements

• Strong people and business leadership skills with proven track record to influence key stakeholders, provide insightful financial analysis, share expertise and mentor others.
• Strong presentation, written and interpersonal communication skills for working with a diverse group of people.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ability to forecast and develop budgets.
• Strong computer literacy, especially experience with financial software systems.
• Ability to make sound financial judgements regarding investments, returns, and overall financial impacts.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Responsibilities

• Participates in strategic long range planning and leads the financial planning process for the business unit including proactively recommending mitigating actions to help achieve business results.
• Provides strategic financial leadership and support on matters affecting the assigned business unit(s) and/or location(s).
• Facilitates the forecasting process and inventory analysis for improvement and reporting accuracy through collaboration with the business, corporate finance and CFO.
• Leads and directs the team's work to provide insights on business performance in relation to strategies and goals; routinely analyzes and reports performance utilizing trend analyses and data analytics.
• Leads monthly financial analysis of the business unit's results, ensuring coordination with local teams.
• Ensures compliance with company accounting and financial policies; enables technology to manage risk and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes and systems; maintain a strong environment of internal controls.
• Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree