Regional Finance Director – Midwest

Role Overview

• Lead regional financial planning activities including annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, quarterly projections, and long-range strategic planning
• Own regional P&L performance, delivering actionable insights, variance analysis, and recommendations that drive profitability improvements
• Identify and quantify performance trends, proactively flagging risks and opportunities before they impact results
• Create executive-level financial presentations that translate complex data into clear, strategic narratives
• Serve as the strategic finance partner to Regional Vice Presidents and District Managers, challenging assumptions and elevating financial rigor
• Partner with operations to optimize pricing strategies, cost structures, and operational efficiency
• Drive clarity in executive decision-making through rigorous financial analysis and recommendations
• Champion process improvements, cost optimization initiatives, and enhanced financial visibility across the region
• Oversee month-end close processes, ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting across assigned business units
• Manage day-to-day accounting processes including AP, AR, payroll, and general ledger operations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal controls, maintaining financial integrity and risk mitigation
• Monitor working capital requirements with focus on cash forecasting, AR collection, and inventory management
• Recruit, develop, coach, and mentor finance team members to build a high-performing organization
• Conduct ongoing training sessions for regional finance staff and operations teams on financial procedures, systems, and initiatives
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and financial excellence
• Build solid working relationships across business and department leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics)
• CPA or MBA a plus
• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive financial planning and analysis experience
• Minimum 3 years managing and developing finance teams
• Hospitality, foodservice, sports & entertainment, or retail industry experience strongly preferred
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities with sophisticated Excel skills
• Knowledge of ERP, RPA, and BI systems and tools
• P&L management and variance analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Working capital management and cash flow analysis
• Capital budgeting and investment evaluation
• Strong analytical and data gathering skills.

Tech Stack

• ERP
• RPA

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• paid vacation
• 401k plan