Director of Finance - Watertown, United States - Fisher Barton

Fisher Barton
Fisher Barton
Verified Company
Watertown, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Summary:
This role involves overseeing and analyzing financial activities throughout Fisher Barton's Divisions.

As the Finance Director, you will lead efforts to maximize profitability and scalability in line with the company's core values:

  • Customer Excellence
  • A Culture of Fairness
  • Community Involvement


The role includes developing plans and strategies to optimize Fisher Barton's human, physical, and financial resources, with a focus on anticipating and addressing potential issues proactively.


Essential Responsibilities:
To succeed in this role, individuals must excel in each essential duty. The following requirements demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Coordinates and standardizes financial processes across all Divisions
  • Develops, Implements, and Enforces Financial Policies
  • Demonstrates strong leadership and mentorship to Division Controllers and assigned personnel
  • Analyzes financial data and provides recommendations to management
  • Supports business projects for operational improvement and profitability
  • Sets financial objectives and policies
  • Manages budget preparation, forecasts, and strategic planning
  • Prepares reports on the company's financial position
  • Facilitates audits and advises on operational adjustments
  • Manages insurance coverage and reports preparation
  • Leads monthly financial operations review
  • Collaborates with operations managers on inventory management
  • Updates costing standards and conducts financial analysis
  • Supports direct reports and fulfills additional assigned tasks
  • Possesses strong communication skills to engage with all levels of the company and the Board of Directors
  • Additional duties as required by CEO

Fisher Barton Competencies:

Integrity:
Displays honesty, trustworthiness, and fairness; maintains ethical standards and treats others respectfully.
Shows the courage to address poor practices.

Customer Focus:
Ensures customer satisfaction and delivers excellent service

Communication:
Engages in active listening and effective two-way communication

Accountability:
Takes responsibility for actions and results

Quality:
Dedicated to meeting customer expectations and delivering quality products

Leadership Competencies:
Genuinely cares for employee development

Leading with Strategy:
Aligns business direction with strategic goals

Commitment to Employee Development:
Pursues continuous learning and development opportunities

Driving for Results:
Demonstrates energy and determination to achieve results
Advocating Continuous Improvement:
Focuses on product and process enhancements

Change Leadership:
Contributes to driving and supporting organizational change


Required Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Accounting or Business
  • Minimum of 10 years of financial experience in a manufacturing setting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, & Power Point
  • Expertise in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

  • External Audit Experience
  • C.P.A. preferred
  • IT Integration experience

Direct Reports:

  • Supervision of Division Controllers and Plant Accounting
  • Supervision of AP/AR/Payroll functions
  • Significant collaboration with various stakeholders

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