Make a difference.

As a Director – Finance, you will implement accounting, credit and collection, and other financial policies for a district, provide financial advice, and recommend solutions to improve profitability and asset management to the District Vice President.

In this role you will:

Direct compliance with the Company's credit and collection policy, and ensure attainment of annual days sales outstanding and customer bad debt expense budgetsDevelop relationships with strategic customers to assist with the attainment of sales and gross margin targetsDirect the preparation of the assigned district's annual budget, monthly reports on collection, and monthly projectionsDirect the implementation of the Company's accounting operations in the assigned district, and provide a formal quarterly and annual certification of the resultsHire, train, and supervise the accounting and financial staffManage all internal and external audit inquiries, and ensure complete and timely reportsManage the Company's leased automobile programAdvise and provide analytical support to aid the District Vice President and branch management with strategic business decisionsManage supplier relationships at the district level; negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, and evaluate financial information to mitigate potential risk

What you bring to the table:

10+ years of experience required:  Progressive experience In Accounting, Finance, and Wholesale Credit and CollectionsFour-year degree required:  Concentration or major in Finance, Accounting, or Economics11+ years of experience preferred:  Increasing responsibility in field financial and accounting operations or equivalentMasters of Business Administration from an accredited institution preferredKnowledge of software related to accounting and financial operationsKnowledge of quantitative accounting and finance methodsKnowledge of financial controls (i.e., division of responsibilities)Statistical analysis skillsFinancial analysis and interpretive skills to evaluate internal and external financial statementsOral and written communication skillsAbility to provide leadership to attain departmental and individual level goalsAbility to effectively train and instruct in group settings and one on oneAbility to work with all levels of employees and management, both internally and externallyAbility to mediate customer and supplier conflictsFrequent travel required

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months, and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits. Benefits include: Medical Insurance and Prescription Drug, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays, Employee Recognition Program

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