Director Finance

Visual Comfort • Skokie, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and strategic finance support across the organization. This role will manage a team of high-performing analysts and partner closely with business leaders, the Corporate Controller, and the Accounting Team to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights. This position will play a critical role in supporting executive decision-making, private equity sponsor reporting and ad hoc analysis, M&A integration, financial reporting, and enterprise-wide performance management. This position requires a highly analytical, collaborative, and results-oriented finance leader with strong business acumen, technical finance expertise, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive Finance, FP&A, Financial Reporting, or Corporate Finance experience required
• At least 4 years of experience in a managerial role required
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience using AI to streamline and improve processes and deliverables
• Ability to present insights to stakeholders, including senior leadership
• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis in a complex business environment
• Experience supporting private equity sponsors, board reporting, lender reporting, or executive-level financial analysis
• Prior experience supporting M&A integration, acquisition analysis, synergy tracking, or post-close financial reporting
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing finance or analyst teams
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, month-end close processes, and performance reporting
• Ability to partner effectively with Accounting, Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, IT, and executive leadership
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential financial information
• Experience with ERP, financial planning, business intelligence, or reporting tools

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or CFA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, operational goals, and financial targets
• Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and management reporting to support executive leadership and business decision-making
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and presentations for private equity sponsors, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders
• Partner closely with leadership to evaluate business performance, identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable solutions
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, continuous improvement, and professional growth
• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Controller and Accounting Team to ensure alignment between financial planning, reporting, accounting results, and monthly close processes
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, including analysis of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital, cash flow, and other key financial metrics
• Lead financial analysis related to M&A integration, including synergy tracking, integration reporting, business case validation, and post-close performance monitoring
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, profitability analysis, scenario planning, and operational improvement opportunities
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide financial guidance, budget accountability, and analytical support for business initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting tools, forecasting accuracy, and data integrity across the Finance function
• Prepare executive-level presentations, board materials, and sponsor reporting packages as needed
• Support system, data, and reporting enhancements that improve visibility into business performance and enable more efficient financial planning and analysis
• Ensure financial analysis and reporting are accurate, timely, consistent, and aligned with company policies, accounting standards, and business objectives
• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule while maintaining a consistent presence in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 6:00pm based on the needs of the business and domestic travel less than 10%
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.
• Compensation: Competitive compensation plan and bonus opportunity
• Health Benefits: Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums, and offers competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Insurance: Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director