Director - Finance

CRST The Transportation Solution•Fort Wayne, IN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

CRST is seeking a Director - Finance to serve as the senior finance leader for our Specialized Solutions business. This is more than a traditional Controller role - it's a strategic, business-facing finance leadership position embedded in the leadership team, with the opportunity to shape decisions that drive the business forward. You'll own financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for the business, while partnering closely with operational leadership to translate financial data into stronger business decisions. This is a chance to lead a stable, capable team, streamline and modernize a growing finance function, and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership at a scale that matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
10+ years of financial experience, including 5+ years in management roles, or industry equivalent, leading both people leaders and individual contributors
Strong expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights
Experience working cross-functionally to align financial strategy with business goals
Strong knowledge of financial controls, regulatory compliance, and risk management

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
CPA or CMA designation
Experience in the transportation industry
Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and boards
Strong business acumen and financial modeling skills to support scenario planning
Data analytics and visualization software experience (e.g., Tableau or Power BI)

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary strategic financial advisor to Specialized Solutions leadership, informing key business decisions
Ensure the integrity of financial data, including oversight of month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, P&L analysis, and driver settlement
Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the business, aligning plans with broader organizational goals
Oversee billing, invoicing, and collections activity to ensure accurate, timely revenue recognition
Provide financial analysis to support historical, planned, and forecasted results, staying apprised of industry trends and competitor performance
Identify opportunities that drive customer value, revenue growth, and margin improvement
Drive cooperation across departments to execute strategic initiatives
Prepare financial performance summaries and recommendations for executive leadership and the board of directors
Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, including people leaders and individual contributors, while fostering a data-driven culture
Assist in pricing analysis and financial evaluation of new business opportunities
Ensure adherence to financial regulations and company policies