Director of Corporate Finance
Department: Accounting Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
Work Schedule: Varies, as needed Amount of Travel Required: 0-25%
Positions Supervised: None
WHO YOU ARE:
Do you thrive on driving business performance and creating meaningful impact? As Director of Corporate Finance, you will play a key role in shaping our organization's future success while advancing your career in financial leadership. Join us and apply today!
WHO WE ARE:
· Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
· Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
· Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
· Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.
OUR MISSION:
We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.
· Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do - from plant team members to consumers.
· Deliver On Our Promises: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.
· Win as a Team: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.
· Advance a Safer Future: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Director of Corporate Finance drives the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis functions within the organization. This position plays a crucial role in providing strategic insights, financial guidance, and decision support to senior management and stakeholders. Job duties include:
· Spearhead the development and execution of the company's financial planning processes, including annual budgeting, long-range planning, and forecasting.
· Manage financial reviews for the CEO, CFO, and ELT, and develop presentation materials for the Board of Directors.
· Frequent interface with private equity sponsor on Company financials and reporting.
· Work closely with CFO on Investor and lending relationships, including prepartion for quaterly conference calls, updates to credit ratings agencies and meetings with lenders.
· Provide accurate and timely financial insights and recommendations to support organizational decisions and strategic initiatives.
· Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate business performance, scenario analysis, and investment opportunities.
· Collaborate with senior leadership to assess financial implications of strategic initiatives, investments, and business opportunities.
· Conduct impromptu financial evaluations and sensitivity assessments to support risk management and strategic planning.
· Monitor key financial and operational performance metrics, identify trends, and communicate insights to executive management.
· Develop and implement performance tracking mechanisms to measure progress against financial targets and strategic goals.
· Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and presentations to Executive leadership team.
· Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of financial reporting with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
· Treasury work including bank covenants, compliance certificates, hedging, authorizations, cash flow forecast, and wires.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Human Resources, Accounting, Operations, Sales, and Marketing to align financial planning with business goals including compensation planning and design.
· Serve as a trusted advisor and business partner to department heads, providing financial insights and support for decision-making.
· Other duties as assigned.
YOUR MUST HAVES:
· Must be 18 years of age or older.
· Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
· 8 or more years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
· In-depth knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and corporate finance concepts.
· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
· Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively interact with executive management and influence decision-making.
WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:
· Master's degree or advanced degree.
OUR ENVIRONMENT:
This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position also requires up to 25% travel and involves regular computer use as well as periods of walking, sitting, and standing.
WHAT WE OFFER:
· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
· Basic Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Company Paid Long-Term Disability
· Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plant (409a)
· Paid Holidays
· Paid Vacation
· Paid Sick Time
· Employee Assistance Program ("EAP")
· Training & Development Opportunities
Fortrex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, creed, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, veteran status, age, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status, in accordance with all applicable federal state, and local laws. Fortrex is committed to complying with the laws protecting qualified individuals with disabilities. Fortrex will provide a reasonable accommodation for any known physical or mental disability of a qualified individual with a disability to the extent required by law, provided the requested accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Company and/or does not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace and/or to the individual. If a team member requires an accommodation, they must notify the site manager or the Corporate Human Resources Department. If an applicant requires an accommodation, they must notify the hiring manager and/or the Recruiter hiring for the position.
YOUR NEXT STEPS:
APPLY! All applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue into the interview process. If you feel like you are a good fit for this position, APPLY! If you want to be a part of a large organization that treats you like family, APPLY NOW!
