Director Of Finance (Remote)

Authority Brands Inc. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.
Authority Brands, LLC. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ. With 15+ brands and a robust corporate operations division, we are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Director of Finance to work with a growing team that leads all facets of financial analysis – including KPI reporting, planning, budgeting, executive financial reporting and other ad-hoc projects.
This role will play a pivotal part in enhancing our financial management processes and ensuring the successful implementation of advanced financial planning software.The idea candidate is a dynamic finance professional with a passion for leveraging technology to drive financial excellence. The role reports into the Vice President of Finance.
What You’ll Do

• Financial Planning Software Implementation and Management:
• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for the implementation of financial planning software aligned with the company's financial goals and objectives.
• Lead and oversee the end-to-end implementation of financial planning software, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies to maintain the integrity and security of financial data within the software.
• Develop and implement training programs to ensure that finance and business teams are proficient in utilizing the financial planning software effectively.
• Provide ongoing support and education to users, addressing queries and troubleshooting issues.
• Financial Process Optimization:
• Evaluate current financial processes and identify opportunities for optimization through the use of advanced financial planning tools and automation.
• Streamline and automate financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Financial Planning & Analysis:
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to understand key business challenges and opportunities for the Emerging Brands division. Work together to automate, improve processes and developing analytics to help manage overall desired business outcomes.
• Interpret data, draw conclusions and make recommendations to your divisions / brand leaders to drive improvements and influence results, creating an effective partnership.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to communicate KPIs to management in a clear and visually compelling manner.
• Develop and maintain annual, long-range, and rolling forecasts to provide management with real-time insights into financial performance.
• Other Responsibilities:
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis to support special projects, investments, and business initiatives.
• Assist in preparing monthly and quarterly reporting for investors focused on financial and operational trends.

What You’ll Need:

• 8-10 years of experience in financial planning & analysis, financial leadership roles, with a focus on financial systems implementation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA preferred
• Must be highly skilled in Microsoft Products (Excel, Power BI, Power Query, PowerPoint) and have strong analytical skills
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning software and ERP systems.
• Strong sense of responsibility, accuracy and accountability
• Must be a proactive & highly organized self-starter, able to work independently / under tight deadlines
• Ability to think creatively while maintaining high standards of accuracy and precision
• Excellent communication / collaboration skills required; role involves building strong relationships across the organization
• Industry experience - prior franchise experience a plus but not required

We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.
Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.
Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Health insurance, 401(k), Paid time off