Area Finance Director

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:****Own the execution of Area finance strategy*** Identify opportunities for gross profit improvement and cost management, and drive accountability for execution.* Drive profitable sales growth by reviewing, providing guidance, and approving all local customer contracts and incentive agreements.* Collaborate with Sales Excellence, Area Sales management (Local and National), and Revenue Management teams in Customer profitability decisions.* Understand critical levers to ensure the annual business plans and forecast are met through review of daily and weekly results dashboards, analyze data, provide insightful explanations of variances / trends, and coordinate action plans.* Responsible for leading an effective Inventory Adjustments routine by collaborating with Operations, Merchandising, and Inventory Control in attaining the company targets for damage, spoilage and shrink.* Collaborate with AVPM and ADR to ensure inventory is aligned with the Company’s DIOH requirements and minimize nonproductive inventory.* Partner with the Credit organization to support Sales growth while minimizing risk and managing working capital.* Increase the financial acumen across the functions at all management levels including basic to more advanced training to align specific functional responsibilities with their ultimate impact to improving financial results.* Lead by example and own their personal development (e.g., ask for feedback, act on feedback, continue to expand working knowledge)* Drive an environment of continuous improvement* Offer continual support and guidance for area team as they manage change* Demonstrate courage and conflict resolution to improve area team performance and drive results* Bachelor’s degree* Minimum 10 years of accounting and/or financial analysis of management experience* Proven experience and effectiveness in leading and influencing others* General knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX* Broad skillset in financial analysis and financial modeling* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of the other Microsoft Office 365 applications* Excellent communication & interpersonal skills* Strong organization and prioritization skills* Limited travel as necessary* BS in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance* CPA or MBA* Industry experience and understanding of inventory management* Experience that includes collaboration in a functional matrixed environment and virtual leadership across multiple sites* Anaplan experienceCompensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state minimum wage thresholds).

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