
Director of Finance
Stretchconstruction, Sheboygan, WI, United States
Director of Finance
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Sheboygan, WI
FLSA: Exempt
Our Vision & Culture Gabe's is a legacy company who strives to be the go-to expert for underground services among the nation's foremost utility developers. We exist to connect people and communities with the utilities that enhance quality of life. Gabe's is an EOS®-driven company. This means we value transparency, accountability and getting the right people in the right seats. As we transition our leadership team, we are looking for a leader who lives and breathes our Core Values:
Relationships Matter - We earn trust and respect — one person, one transaction, and one conversation at a time.
Thick Skin, Soft Hearts - We embrace feedback, offering and receiving it with empathy to foster growth.
Stay Curious - We reject complacency and embrace continuous learning, enhancing our outcomes.
Purpose = Progress - Action without purpose leads nowhere. At Gabe’s, we operate with intention.
Be a Tunnel Visionary - We treat every task like we own the company or project, diving in with accountability.
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop financial strategies, forecast future performance, and analyze financial data to identify trends and potential risks
Work with the ETL to create and manage the company's operating budget, monitor expenditures against budget, and make adjustments as needed
Partner with the ELT to achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, systems, reporting and controls
Create effective measurement tools and reporting to monitor current performance, forecast future performance, and analyze financial data to identify trends and potential risks
Prepare accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
Provide financial insights and recommendations to guide key business decisions, including potential mergers and acquisitions as well as large capital expenditures.
Lead the finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and developing talent within the department
Oversee the daily cash management functions of the company with a strict focus on accelerating Accounts Receivable collection and optimizing Accounts Payable to ensure the company has the necessary cash for daily operations
Implement tools for expense management and internal controls to reduce overhead.
Manage the company’s third-party Human Resources consultant
Manage the company’s third-party IT vendor
Work closely with the ELT members to drive company results and grow an industry leading organization
Motivate and encourage employees at all levels as one of the key leaders in the company including but not limited to professional staff, management level employees and executive leadership team members.
Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
5+ years of accounting leadership, ideally in an EOS® environment.
Advanced Excel skills with a proficiency in ComputerEase
Skills Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of financial principles and accounting standards
Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information effectively
Strategic thinking and ability to align financial goals with overall business objectives
Leadership qualities to motivate and manage a finance team
Experience in financial modeling and forecasting
Knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance requirements
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Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Sheboygan, WI
FLSA: Exempt
Our Vision & Culture Gabe's is a legacy company who strives to be the go-to expert for underground services among the nation's foremost utility developers. We exist to connect people and communities with the utilities that enhance quality of life. Gabe's is an EOS®-driven company. This means we value transparency, accountability and getting the right people in the right seats. As we transition our leadership team, we are looking for a leader who lives and breathes our Core Values:
Relationships Matter - We earn trust and respect — one person, one transaction, and one conversation at a time.
Thick Skin, Soft Hearts - We embrace feedback, offering and receiving it with empathy to foster growth.
Stay Curious - We reject complacency and embrace continuous learning, enhancing our outcomes.
Purpose = Progress - Action without purpose leads nowhere. At Gabe’s, we operate with intention.
Be a Tunnel Visionary - We treat every task like we own the company or project, diving in with accountability.
Roles & Responsibilities
Develop financial strategies, forecast future performance, and analyze financial data to identify trends and potential risks
Work with the ETL to create and manage the company's operating budget, monitor expenditures against budget, and make adjustments as needed
Partner with the ELT to achieve favorable financial results with respect to sales, profitability, cash flow, systems, reporting and controls
Create effective measurement tools and reporting to monitor current performance, forecast future performance, and analyze financial data to identify trends and potential risks
Prepare accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, for internal and external stakeholders
Ensure adherence to all relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
Provide financial insights and recommendations to guide key business decisions, including potential mergers and acquisitions as well as large capital expenditures.
Lead the finance team, overseeing day-to-day operations, and developing talent within the department
Oversee the daily cash management functions of the company with a strict focus on accelerating Accounts Receivable collection and optimizing Accounts Payable to ensure the company has the necessary cash for daily operations
Implement tools for expense management and internal controls to reduce overhead.
Manage the company’s third-party Human Resources consultant
Manage the company’s third-party IT vendor
Work closely with the ELT members to drive company results and grow an industry leading organization
Motivate and encourage employees at all levels as one of the key leaders in the company including but not limited to professional staff, management level employees and executive leadership team members.
Foster a growth oriented, positive and encouraging environment while keeping employees and management accountable to company policies, procedures and guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
5+ years of accounting leadership, ideally in an EOS® environment.
Advanced Excel skills with a proficiency in ComputerEase
Skills Required
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Deep understanding of financial principles and accounting standards
Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey complex financial information effectively
Strategic thinking and ability to align financial goals with overall business objectives
Leadership qualities to motivate and manage a finance team
Experience in financial modeling and forecasting
Knowledge of relevant regulatory compliance requirements
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