Join a rapidly growing, VC-backed company revolutionizing the repair and calibration of advanced vehicle sensor technology, ensuring safety and precision for the future of mobility. Naviga has been retained to recruit a Finance Director to join their team.
Title:
Finance Director
Leadership Role:
Report directly to the CEO
Location:
Southeast FL
Key Notes/Company Details:
* Expansion & Innovation: Since inception, the business has achieved double-digit month-over-month growth, with plans to expand locations throughout the Southeast over the next 12 months and scale an innovative new division.
* Values-Driven Culture: Built on integrity, accountability, and open communication, with a commitment to teamwork, ownership, and employee buy-in—a dynamic, ambitious workplace where hard work is rewarded.
* Collaborative, Goal-Oriented Team: Highly supportive environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration; team members consistently go above and beyond their roles to drive company success.
* Growth-Focused Career Path: Strong internal promotion culture with clear advancement opportunities; the goal for this role is to grow into a CFO position in 12+ months.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall goals.
* Lead the annual budgeting process, long-term financial modeling, and strategic planning to drive sustainable growth.
* Oversee forecasting, variance analysis, revenue, and cost management, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team.
* Manage accounts receivable, implementing effective collections strategies to maintain cash flow.
* Present key financial metrics and dashboards to executives, supporting the company’s productivity and efficiency objectives.
* Prepare and deliver financial reports and analysis to key stakeholders, including CEO, Operations, and Sales, and, when applicable, investors.
* Instill best practices, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in all financial processes.
* Partner with Operations, Training, and Sales teams to integrate financial insights into broader strategic planning.
* Support expansion initiatives with financial guidance, ensuring alignment with company growth targets.
* Optimize financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability.
* Identify and implement system improvements that drive operational and financial efficiencies across the company.
Requirements:
* 3+ years of experience in an accounting firm or in transaction advisory services.
* Preferred background in accounting and financial roles within multi-location businesses, especially in brick-and-mortar or mobile operations.
* Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
* Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
* Knowledge of performance metrics, especially related to bonus structures, is preferred.
* Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and executives (Operations, Sales, CEO, and potentially investors).
* Empathetic, yet thick-skinned and versatile; able to address complex customer-facing issues like collections and accounts payable.
* Semi-extroverted and comfortable engaging directly with various personalities across the organization.
* Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Self-motivated and ambitious, able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Education:
* Bachelor’s degree.
Benefits:
* Stock Options/Equity: Eligibility for meaningful stock/options equity will be considered following a performance review after six months in a fast-growing, institutionally backed company.
* Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a flexible vacation policy.
* On-Target Earnings (OTE): Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
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