Director of Finance

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, United States

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Director of Finance - Divisional Controller role - Sports and Leisure Industry - Hybrid - $160-175k plus bonus

Our client is a highly profitable, middle-market, sports and leisure company that is looking for a Director of Finance to oversee one of their divisions. The company is private equity backed and has an incredible management team and corporate culture. The accounting/finance team are a group of high performers who like to work hard and play hard. The company continues to expand, so there is excellent opportunity for career growth.

The Director of Finance will report to the Corporate Vice President of Finance and will be responsible for all accounting and finance for the division. The Director of Finance will have five direct reports.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Financial Statement Preparation Prepare Monthly Financial Statements and submit packages to Corporate

Provide detailed analysis and commentary explaining key variances in monthly, quarterly, and annual business performance compared to budgeted and forecasted expectations

Prepare journal entries; maintain supporting schedules for all General Ledger Balance Sheet Accounts

Maintain General Ledger and General Journal for the company

Review monthly income and expense accounts for accuracy and ensure they are reasonable

Ensure Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP

Prepare monthly bank reconciliation

Assist in preparing or answering questions relative to the year-end financial statement audit of Corporate

Coordinate with External Auditors for interim and year-end audit activities

Maintain proper and timely tax management for indirect taxes and corporate taxes for Canada division

Budgeting and Planning Assist in developing long-range business and financial forecasts as directed from time-to-time, ensuring that reasonable assumptions are used based on historical performance and aligned expectations of the future

Ensure that the expense activity at the Division is efficient and provides for a sufficient return on investment; where necessary, coordinate and work with the Management team to identify additional expense efficiencies

Compile, distribute, and manage budgets (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) for the Division

Prepare cash forecasts and ensure that there is sufficient cash available to fund the operations of the Company

Present budgets and forecasts for the Division to Corporate and PE Firm

Analyze Division results, providing a clear representation of actual performance, future plans, risks and identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency improvements

Business Management Act as an advisor to the Managing Director of the Division regarding the business performance and opportunities that exist

Develop and implement procedures to improve the efficiency of the department; ensure that department's procedures are current and align with customers' requirements

Present financial point-of-view on key decisions to Executive and Management teams on behalf of the Division's executive team

Internal Control Maintain robust internal control structure and ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations and internal requirements.

Safeguard company assets (Fixed Assets)

Financial Operations Review and sign check disbursements

Manage the Company’s accounts payable team and their processes and procedures to ensure that adequate internal controls are in place

Manage the Company’s accounts receivable team to ensure a high level of collectability on any sales made on credit terms. Oversee bank deposits and collections and the appropriate application of cash collections. Ensure adequate internal controls are in place

Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent

CPA and/or MBA highly desired

Minimum of eight to twelve years of experience in accounting with demonstrated career progression

Strong knowledge of GAAP and understanding of international accounting

Experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis and financial modeling

Strong leadership skills and at least three years of management experience

Excellent executive presence, strong work ethic and superior communication skills required

Ability to work in a fast-paced, sophisticated reporting environment

We thank Chris for his service to the country; he spent a combat tour in Iraq as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. On a free day, Chris would enjoy a hike with his dog Spartacus followed by a beach day with his friends and family.

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