Sr. Director Finance

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions•Milwaukee, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Finance serves as a critical finance leader for the FP&A, Commercial, and Operations functions, driving financial strategy and performance across the organization. This role is responsible for leading and enhancing core financial processes, including strategic planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, to enable data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. As a strategic advisor to executive leadership, the Senior Director translates complex financial data into actionable insights, informs long-range planning, and guides capital allocation decisions aligned with enterprise priorities. The role ensures the delivery of best-in-class financial analysis, reporting, and governance, while fostering strong cross-functional partnerships to drive accountability and sustainable growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with deep expertise in FP&A across both Commercial and Operational environments
Comprehensive knowledge of financial statements, U.S. GAAP, and public company reporting requirements, with the ability to connect accounting outcomes to business performance
Demonstrated success leading and scaling high-performing teams, with a track record of influencing senior executives and driving enterprise-level decision-making
Advanced financial modeling and analytical capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable, strategic insights
Experience leveraging enterprise FP&A platforms and business intelligence tools (e.g., OneStream, Tableau, or similar) to enhance planning, reporting, and data-driven decision-making

Responsibilities

Lead and continuously enhance the company’s long-range strategic planning (3-year), annual operating plan, and rolling forecast processes; drive enterprise-wide forecast accuracy through advanced scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and predictive insights; integrate internal performance indicators with external market intelligence (e.g., Dodge Construction data) to assess demand trends and inform growth strategies by segment.
Establish and govern KPI frameworks aligned with strategic priorities, financial targets, and operational performance; oversee financial consolidation systems (e.g., OneStream), ensuring integrity, scalability, and timeliness of financial data and reporting.
Deliver executive-level financial reporting, including monthly and quarterly business reviews, variance analysis, and forward-looking performance insights; provide analysis of key business drivers, including revenue, margin expansion, cost structure, capital investment, and working capital optimization.
Proactively identify risks and opportunities, influencing leadership actions to mitigate downside and accelerate value creation; partner with business leaders to drive accountability through disciplined performance reviews and data-driven decision-making.
Develop financial materials and insights for the CEO, CFO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Directors; collaborate closely with Accounting to align financial results, close processes, and reporting standards in support of accurate and timely financial outputs; ensure alignment and consistency between internal management reporting, external disclosures, and financial narratives.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Commercial and Operations Finance organization, building bench strength and succession pipelines; establish best-in-class FP&A capabilities, including standardized processes, planning cadences, and advanced analytical tools; drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and digital enablement (e.g., Tableau, AI-driven analytics); partner with IT and Finance Systems teams to optimize financial planning infrastructure and data governance.
Lead financial evaluation and support for mergers & acquisitions, including due diligence, integration planning, and synergy realization tracking; execute strategic and transformation initiatives through rigorous financial modeling, business case development, and post-implementation analysis; provide ad hoc, financial analysis to support enterprise priorities and evolving business needs.