Finance Director

Join a rapidly growing, VC-backed company revolutionizing the repair and calibration of advanced vehicle sensor technology, ensuring safety and precision for the future of mobility. Naviga has been retained to recruit a Finance Director to join their team.

Title : Finance Director

Location : Southeast FL

Key Notes / Company Details :

• Expansion & Innovation: Since inception, the business has achieved double-digit month-over-month growth, with plans to expand locations throughout the Southeast over the next 12 months and scale an innovative new division.
• Values-Driven Culture: Built on integrity, accountability, and open communication, with a commitment to teamwork, ownership, and employee buy-in—a dynamic, ambitious workplace where hard work is rewarded.
• Collaborative, Goal-Oriented Team: Highly supportive environment with a strong emphasis on collaboration; team members consistently go above and beyond their roles to drive company success.
• Growth-Focused Career Path: Strong internal promotion culture with clear advancement opportunities; the goal for this role is to grow into a CFO position in 12+ months.

Responsibilities :

1. Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with the company’s overall goals.
2. Lead the annual budgeting process, long-term financial modeling, and strategic planning to drive sustainable growth.
3. Oversee forecasting, variance analysis, revenue, and cost management, providing insights and recommendations to the executive team.
4. Manage accounts receivable, implementing effective collections strategies to maintain cash flow.
5. Present key financial metrics and dashboards to executives, supporting the company’s productivity and efficiency objectives.
6. Prepare and deliver financial reports and analysis to key stakeholders, including CEO, Operations, and Sales, and, when applicable, investors.
7. Instill best practices, ensuring high accuracy and efficiency in all financial processes.
8. Partner with Operations, Training, and Sales teams to integrate financial insights into broader strategic planning.
9. Support expansion initiatives with financial guidance, ensuring alignment with company growth targets.
10. Optimize financial systems and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and adaptability.
11. Identify and implement system improvements that drive operational and financial efficiencies across the company.

Requirements :

1. 3+ years of experience in an accounting firm or in transaction advisory services.
2. Preferred background in accounting and financial roles within multi-location businesses, especially in brick-and-mortar or mobile operations.
3. Proficient in financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
4. Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI is a plus.
5. Knowledge of performance metrics, especially related to bonus structures, is preferred.
6. Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and executives (Operations, Sales, CEO, and potentially investors).
7. Empathetic, yet thick-skinned and versatile; able to address complex customer-facing issues like collections and accounts payable.
8. Semi-extroverted and comfortable engaging directly with various personalities across the organization.
9. Strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. Self-motivated and ambitious, able to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Education :

1. Bachelor’s degree.

Benefits :

1. Stock Options / Equity: Eligibility for meaningful stock / options equity will be considered following a performance review after six months in a fast-growing, institutionally backed company.
2. Insurance: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a flexible vacation policy.
3. On-Target Earnings (OTE): Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.