Finance Director

Empower Brands•Marietta, GA

About The Position

As part of a recent transaction and leadership transition, Empower Brands is seeking a Finance Director to oversee all day-to-day financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities for the JanPro Regional Franchise Developer Division, RBJK. This individual will serve as the divisional finance leader — ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving data-driven decision-making, and supporting both divisional operations and the broader Empower Brands corporate finance team under defined SLAs. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and bring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. They will partner closely with the Division President, brand leadership, brand accounting, Empower accounting, Empower treasury and Empower finance teams to build a disciplined financial infrastructure that supports RBJK’s continued growth, franchise network success, and compliance with lender and Board expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required; CPA or MBA preferred.
7–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, financial reporting, or controllership, ideally within a multi-unit, franchise, or service-based environment.
Proven ability to operate as both a strategic partner and hands-on executor.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial modeling, and management reporting.
Familiarity with debt covenant compliance and lender/Board reporting requirements.
Highly analytical and data-driven; adept with ERP and BI systems (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, Power BI, Tableau).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives and cross-functional leaders.
Team Building and Leadership. Ability to both lead and support team goals and develop exceptional financial talent and build high performance teams. Must be a hands-on leader who is adaptable in a startup environment with demonstrated leadership and motivational capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who has a track record of operational excellence in a fast-growing business.
Collaborative Leadership Skills. Must have the ability to quickly assimilate into the culture of the company and work effectively as a business partner with the entire senior management team, especially the Divisional President. Must be collaborative and hands-on; encourages cross-functional cooperation and builds strong working relationships between the finance and operating teams. Must be forward thinking and open and receptive to new ideas. S/he is someone who thrives in an environment of continuous improvement.
Entrepreneurial Leadership. A growth-oriented leader who is adaptable to strategizing what the business needs at any given moment will be most successful. They will approach the finances with an “owner” mindset to ensure fiscal responsibility while offering perspective on opportunities for growth.
Driving Results. A broad and well-rounded business executive with strong financial leadership experience, equally capable of both strategic and operational levels. Track record of executing on business strategy as both a finance business partner and operating executive. The candidate must excel in driving business performance based on key performance indicators (KPIs) that are clearly aligned with the strategy and objectives of the company.
High integrity, accountability, and transparency in all actions.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without direct authority.
Detail-oriented and process-driven while maintaining a strategic outlook.
Comfortable working in an entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment.
Collaborative, pragmatic, and action-oriented team player.

Nice To Haves

Franchise Experience. While not mandatory, experience in overseeing multiple franchises will be favorably viewed.
Relevant Industry Experience. It is preferred, but not required, candidate to have experience within B2B services. Previous experience across facilities services, commercial cleaning, and/or manufacturing is preferential.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Communication
Own monthly GAAP financial reporting for the RBJK division, including consolidation of franchise royalties, company operations, and overhead.
Prepare monthly operating reports and KPI dashboards on critical operational metrics (account retention, DSO, sales team efficiency, etc.).
Training and development for self and direct reports including providing clear/consistent direction on priorities, improving direct report abilities, maintaining moral, and providing growth/development opportunities.
Assists Empower Accounting on activities related to external audits, working with auditors to provide necessary documentation and addressing audit findings.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. Drives standardization and documentation of processes and controls.
Function as the divisional point of contact for Empower Accounting, Empower Treasury, Empower Finance, RBJK President, and external stakeholders (Board, lenders, auditors).
Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across franchise and corporate entities while optimizing obligations within compliance boundaries.
Financial Planning & Analysis
Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles.
Build and refine financial and operational dashboards to highlight drivers of profitability across franchisee royalties, company operations, and service lines.
Develop and maintain financial models and KPI frameworks that guide strategic decisions and resource allocation.
Partner with operational leadership to understand performance trends and recommend actionable improvements.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support
Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts and variance analyses versus budget and prior year.
Partner with the Division President and Empower Finance to establish achievable but ambitious annual financial goals.
Partner with the Division President and Empower Finance to establish achievable but ambitious Five-Year model.
Translate financial insights into practical recommendations that drive profitable growth and operational efficiency.
Treasury, Tax & Risk Management
Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and working capital needs in coordination with Corporate Treasury.
Support the development of cash management and franchisee remittance processes that minimize float and improve predictability.
Ensure tax compliance, assist with franchise-related filings, and coordinate with Corporate Tax on reporting and audits.
Maintain appropriate insurance and risk management practices at the divisional level.
Working Capital & Cash Management
Monitor AR collections and DSO performance; collaborate with franchise operations to strengthen collection discipline.
Review AP and vendor payment timing to optimize cash conversion cycles.
Implement process improvements to streamline cash forecasting and reduce working capital usage.
Process & Systems Optimization
Drive automation and standardization across financial workflows — including invoicing, AP/AR, franchisee distributions, and month-end close.
Partner with Corporate IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance data accuracy, reporting speed, and system integration.
Establish scalable financial processes that can support continued growth and future acquisitions.
Strategic & Operational Partnership
Serve as the financial business partner to the Division President and leadership team, providing clear visibility into performance and opportunities.
Support decision-making on pricing, compensation structures, territory expansion, and operational resource allocation.
Collaborate across Sales, Operations, and Franchise Services to align financial outcomes with strategic goals.
Data, Analytics & Business Intelligence
Champion the use of data analytics and BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Adaptive, or similar) to provide real-time performance insights.
Build metrics-driven reporting that empowers operators and franchise leadership to make timely, informed decisions.
Continuously improve data capture, consistency, and accuracy across operational and financial systems.
M&A & Integration Support
Support Corporate Finance and the Division President in financial due diligence for acquisition opportunities
Assist in post-transaction integration of acquired operations, aligning financial reporting, systems, and processes to divisional standards.
Leadership:
This will be an individual contributor role with the future expectation to oversee a team of up to 5 direct reports including but not limited to: hiring activities, management of the performance review process, and overall supervision to ensure optimal performance and professional growth within the organization.