Director of Finance

DeVivo Companies • New Britain, CT

17h

About The Position

DeVivo Companies, part of DATTCO, Inc., is a family-owned transportation business operating across school bus, motorcoach, and related services. We are seeking a Director of Finance to partner directly with executive and operating leaders to drive disciplined decision-making, operational improvement, and long-term financial performance. This is a high-impact role for a practical finance leader who wants to be close to the business – not just reporting results but shaping outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience with leadership responsibility
• Strong background in financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and ROI evaluation
• Experience in asset-intensive or operationally complex businesses preferred
• Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial leaders
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA/CPA preferred)

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, timely financial reporting and insight across multiple operating units
• Analyze monthly and quarterly results, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities
• Build and maintain dashboards, KPIs, and performance scorecards for leadership
• Provide financial modeling and recommendations for: Fleet and capital investments, Pricing and contract decisions, Labor and operational structure changes, Facilities, technology, and system investments
• Partner with operations leaders to improve margins, productivity, and cost discipline
• Lead or support budgeting, forecasting, reforecasting, and long-range planning
• Support capital allocation decisions with ROI, cash flow, and leverage awareness
• Mentor finance staff and improve finance processes and analytical rigor

Benefits

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and meaningful decision-making
• A finance role that influences how capital is deployed and how the business grows
• Pragmatic, values-driven culture with long-tenured leadership
• Opportunity to make a visible impact in a stable, growing organization

What This Job Offers

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