Director of Finance Job Details Level Experienced Job Location FMH Conveyors Jonesboro - Jonesboro, AR Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree Travel Percentage Up to 25% Job Shift Day Job Category Finance FMH Conveyors, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, designs and manufactures products and services for truck loading and unloading applications. The NestaFlex and BestFlex brands lead the market in flexible gravity and powered conveyors, while MaxxReach and BestReach are the premier brands in telescopic and rigid conveyor systems. Known worldwide for their durability and reliability, FMH Conveyors products are engineered to support material handling applications for distribution centers, e-commerce, parcel post, retail stores, and a variety of manufacturers to help maximize productivity and increase efficiency. As a Duravant Family Company, FMH Conveyors participates in global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our communities. In addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction, with opportunities for personal and professional growth, FMH Conveyors offers an excellent total rewards package that includes: + Compensation: We offer competitive compensation + Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees' health, well-being, and financial security + Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program + Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off + Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results + Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Winning Spirit, and Sense of Urgency + Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees, and their successes + Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year. Located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, we seek a seasonedDirector of Financeto lead our Finance Team. As the Director of Finance,you will provide leadership, technical vision, and successful execution of projects. You will be responsible for ensuring that the Team has the tools and skills necessary to achieve our project plans. Specific Responsibilities include: POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned:The Director of Finance is responsible for all financial aspects of the operating company and establishing the proper control environment. Reporting directly to the Operating Company President, the Director of Finance reviews all areas of the business to look for opportunities for margin, efficiency, utilization and cost improvements. This position also directs, plans and manages the day-to-day, weekly and monthly accounting activities that are required to produce the monthly financial reports. Responsibilities include the month-end close and reporting process, ad-hoc reporting, monthly analysis of results and management of working capital.The Director of Finance is a member of the executive team and oversees the annual budgeting and reforecasting process. This person reviews pricing and costing actions as it relates to product line and business profitability, making recommendations to improve Company performance. In addition, this person is expected to recommend, design and develops processes in all areas of financial management, including but not limited to discounts, credit processes and policies, international business terms and transactions, order processing, customer communications and working capital.As a leader in the business, the Director of Finance must always keep a customer perspective on all actions and activities while maintaining appropriate internal controls. The Director of Finance is expected to be a business partner with the President. POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, other duties as assigned: + Directs, plans and manages the day-to-day, weekly and monthly accounting activities that are required to produce the monthly financial statements. Is expected to be proactive in managing the financial aspects of the Company, which include making recommendations monthly, on key financial issues + Performs monthly close process for operating company and reports results to the management team and corporate office + Coordinates and directs the preparation of the annual Business Plan and Financial Forecasts + Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures and analyzes and reports variances + Responsible for coordinating the financial aspects of the annual strategic plans + Analyzes and interprets operating results of the company and makes recommendations which result in the elimination of non-value-added activities and profit improvements + Responsible for establishing and maintaining appropriate product costing + Conducts analysis and makes recommendations to improve and drive Aftermarket Parts and Service revenues to meet company growth and profitability goals + Recommends benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of the business + Manages the preparation of financial outlooks and financial forecasts + Prepares financial analysis for negotiations and product investment decisions + Researches and remains informed about all applicable accounting and fiscal management laws, rules, and requirements, and works with President and corporate office to ensure that the organization is in full compliance + Establishes and implements short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures + Responsible for proactive communication and reporting on fiscal matters to executive team, internal customers and external customers + Maintain financial procedures & controls for accounting operations. Ensure appropriate controls and security are in place + Work with external auditors to prepare and complete annual audit in a timely manner; maintain organized records to ensure fiscal accountability + Other duties as assigned POSITION REQUIREMENTS: + EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in accounting or Finance + EXPERIENCE: 8-10 years related work experience in a manufacturing environment + Must be proficient with a variety of computer systems (ERP systems, Financial Consolidation Applications, and Microsoft Office Suite) + Must be able to make decisions and solve complex problems + Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and effective written and verbal communication skills + Excellent time management skills + Fluent in project and business terminology, business organization and business practices + Ability to influence senior management, to provide leadership, establish vision and lead change + Strong operations background PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to stand, walk, bend, twist and reach with arms and hands. Good visual acuity to see computer screens and read fine print on a variety of reports. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is an office-based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing area. In the manufacturing area, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts and may occasionally be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but at times loud. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.