Director of Finance

Dattco•New Britain, CT

About The Position

DeVivo Companies, part of DATTCO, Inc., is a family-owned transportation business operating across school bus, motorcoach, commercial vehicle, parts, service, and related transportation services. We are seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a senior finance and accounting leader for DeVivo Companies. Reporting to the CFO, this position will partner directly with executive and operating leaders to drive disciplined decision making, operational improvements, accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and long-term financial performance. The role combines hands-on Controller responsibility with forward-looking financial leadership; ensuring the books are accurate, controls are sound, results are clearly explained, and leaders have the information needed to improve profitability, cash flow, and capital efficiency. This is a high-impact role for a practical finance and accounting leader who wants to be close to the business, not just reporting results but shaping outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
Strong controller background, including monthly close, general ledger oversight, reconciliations, financial statement review, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Strong background in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, KPI development, and ROI evaluation.
Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
Experience in asset-intensive, multi-location, transportation, dealership, service, parts, fleet, or operationally complex businesses preferred.
Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial leaders and translate results into practical operating actions.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to balance strategic finance leadership with hands-on accounting and control responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Own and support accurate, timely monthly financial reporting across DeVivo Companies and its operating units.
Oversee or coordinate month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, financial statement review, and related workpapers.
Manage and lead a team of four – AR Specialist, Senior Accountant, Financial Administrative Support team.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of balance sheet and income statement reporting, including revenue, expenses, inventory, fixed assets, accruals, prepaids, accounts receivable, customer deposits, and other key accounts.
Deliver clear financial reporting and insight across multiple operating units, including monthly and quarterly results, key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Prepare, review, and explain variance analysis versus budget, forecast, prior year, and operating expectations.
Establish, monitor, and strengthen internal controls, financial safeguards, approval processes, and adherence to company financial policies.
Partner with Central Accounting, Corporate Finance, and operating leaders to align operational insight with accurate financial data and consistent reporting practices.
Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, operating scorecards, and performance reporting for senior leadership and business unit managers.
Provide financial modeling and recommendations for fleet and capital investments; pricing and contract decisions; labor and operational structure changes; facilities, technology, and system investments; and M&A evaluation, integration planning, and post-investment performance tracking.
Partner with operations leaders to improve margins, productivity, cost discipline, working capital management, and overall financial accountability.
Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and long-range planning for the division.
Support capital allocation decisions with ROI, cash flow, leverage, covenant awareness, and disciplined return expectations.
Monitor spending against approved budgets, forecasts, capital plans, and management expectations.
Provide oversight of cash balances, cash activity, and periodic cash forecasting for the division as needed.
Support tax, audit, compliance, and external CPA requests in coordination with Corporate Finance and Accounting.
Identify process improvement opportunities in accounting, reporting, close, reconciliations, systems, and operational finance processes.
Mentor, develop, and provide oversight to accounting and finance staff supporting the division.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CFO, DeVivo Companies leadership, and operating managers.