
Regional Finance Director – Midwest
Saffire, LLC
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $105,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Lead regional financial planning activities including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, quarterly projections, and long-range strategic planning
- Own regional P&L performance, delivering actionable insights, variance analysis, and recommendations that drive profitability improvements
- Identify and quantify performance trends, proactively flagging risks and opportunities before they impact results
- Create executive-level financial presentations that translate complex data into clear, strategic narratives
- Serve as the strategic finance partner to Regional Vice Presidents and District Managers, challenging assumptions and elevating financial rigor
- Partner with operations to optimize pricing strategies, cost structures, and operational efficiency
- Drive clarity in executive decision-making through rigorous financial analysis and recommendations
- Champion process improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and enhanced financial visibility across the region
- Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting across assigned business units
- Manage day-to-day accounting processes including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger operations
- Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls, maintaining financial integrity and risk mitigation
- Monitor working capital requirements with focus on cash forecasting, AR collection, and inventory management
- Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor finance team members to build a high-performing organization
- Conduct ongoing training sessions for regional finance staff and operations teams on financial procedures, systems, and initiatives
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial excellence
- Build solid working relationships across business and department leaders
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required (Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics)
- CPA or MBA a plus
- Minimum 6-8 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
- Minimum 3 years managing and developing finance teams
- Hospitality, foodservice, sports & entertainment, or retail industry experience strongly preferred
- Advanced financial modeling capabilities with sophisticated Excel skills
- Knowledge of ERP, RPA, and BI systems and tools
- P&L management and variance analysis
- Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
- Working capital management and cash flow analysis
- Capital budgeting and investment evaluation
- Strong analytical and data gathering skills
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- paid vacation
- 401k plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial planningbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisfinancial modelingcash flow analysisworking capital managementcapital budgetinginvestment evaluationdata analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingmentoringcommunicationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship buildingaccountabilitycontinuous improvementfinancial rigor
Certifications
CPAMBA