Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is the functional leader of the accounting and finance team, responsible for the day-to-day oversight of multi-state, multi-site operations in all locations and the Dealership Support Center (DSC). The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and is a member of the executive leadership team, providing accurate reporting and clear financial strategy leading to data-driven decision making.

The Director of Finance directs a high-performing team, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial operations; this position owns the company-wide budgeting and forecasting process, accounts payable and receivable, and all financial functions within the organization. The Director of Finance must demonstrate the Packard Culligan Water values of Accountability, Open-Mindedness and Caring About Relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

Finance and Accounting Operations Leadership (30%)

• Provide leadership and accountability for all day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensuring work is completed accurately and on time by members of the team.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, general ledger and reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable, cash flow and banking, and commissions processing, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and processing.
• Establish clear processes, controls, and accountability supporting independent and consistent execution of tasks and responsibilities of the finance and accounting team.
• Grow and develop members of the finance and accounting team through career goals, support, and succession planning.
• Serve as the escalation point for complex or high-risk finance and accounting matters.

Data Strategy and Insight (20%)

• Contribute to the company's financial data strategy, ensuring a single source of truth for financial information.
• Prioritize and interpret data requests, ensuring the team delivers meaningful analysis, forecasts, and modeling to guide business decisions.
• Champion automation and process improvement to reduce manual work and improve efficiency and accuracy.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning (20%)

• Own and lead the annual budgeting process for all franchises and the Dealership Support Center budget.
• Direct the finance and accounting team's ongoing forecasting, modeling, and variance analysis to support operational and executive decisions.
• Deliver timely, meaningful insights on trends, leading indicators, and financial performance to the leadership team.

Compliance, Audit, and Controls (15%)

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure the external audit process is well managed by members of the finance and accounting team, providing oversight, direction and support.
• Ensure finance and accounting team compliance on sales and use tax in all operating states.
• Uphold and enforce internal controls and data integrity across all finance and accounting functions.

Financial Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (10%)

• Ensure accuracy with financial data reporting, supporting ERP in the general ledger through financial systems and controls, providing oversight to the finance and accounting teams.
• Partner with the Director of Technology and members of the leadership team to support ERP processes for financial configuration and data integrity.

Other Duties, As Assigned (5%)

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

Technology Skills

• Strong skills needed in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must be proficient in using computer programs, software, and systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance and accounting
• Minimum 5 years' progressive management of finance and/or accounting teams
• Proven experience running finance and accounting operations, including close, GL, AP/AR, and cash management, at an oversight level.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling skills.
• Experience with external audit and multi-state sales and use tax.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems on financials and general ledgers.
• Strong leadership presence and the ability to communicate and work with a cross-functional executive leadership team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to advise executive leadership.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Problem-solving, ethical conduct, and time management skills required

Requirements

• Must successfully pass a background check, drug test, and Motor Vehicle Check.
• CPA preferred, not required
• This position is based in Minnetonka, MN and is not a remote position.

Pay Range $168,000—$210,000 USD

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The Packard Culligan group of dealerships is a family-owned company with values based on accountability, caring about relationships and open-mindedness to exceeding customer and employee expectations. Our dealerships are locally run by employees who are a part of the communities that they serve. We offer the best drinking water and the largest variety of water treatment products and services available for your home or business. Culligan products are built to last and are backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee as well as the best trained and experienced service technicians in the industry.

Packard Culligan Offers full-time employees Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401k, as well as other employee benefits.