Job Summary

Location: Atlanta Battery office or Carrollton, GA (HQ)

The Director of Finance is the strategic financial leader for the organization, responsible for driving financial performance, overseeing FP&A activities, managing financial reporting, and supporting manufacturing operations. This role ensures timely and accurate financial statements, leads the budgeting and forecasting processes, and partners closely with operations, supply chain, and commercial leadership to provide deep financial insights that enable informed decision-making.
The Director of Finance plays a critical role in business partnering, analyzing business trends, modeling future scenarios, optimizing manufacturing costs, and guiding capital allocation to support the company's long-term growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Leads and manages a team of finance professionals, ensuring that the team adheres to company policies, financial procedures, and business objectives. Coordinates efforts across multiple finance units to ensure optimal performance and achieve departmental goals.

Develops and implements the finance department's strategic plans and priorities, aligning them with broader business objectives. Adjusts departmental strategies as needed to address operational challenges, resource constraints, and business growth opportunities.

Designs and oversees financial systems, programs, and processes to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability. Develops and monitors key performance metrics to track financial performance and assess the effectiveness of implemented programs.

Manages and optimizes the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring that financial resources are allocated efficiently across departments and projects. Works closely with other department heads to align financial goals with operational needs and resource availability.

Ensures compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining accurate financial records. Coordinates audits, reviews financial statements, and implements necessary controls to ensure integrity and transparency in financial reporting.

Collaborates with senior leadership and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors) to influence business strategies and ensure financial decisions align with company objectives. Advises on financial risks, opportunities, and trends, offering insights that drive business growth and profitability.

Conducts regular financial assessments and reports, providing updates on the company's financial position, potential risks, and opportunities. Defines strategies to improve financial performance, reduce costs, and enhance profitability across the organization.

Supports the professional development of the finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster a high-performance culture. Reviews performance, sets goals, and ensures that team members receive the necessary training and support to succeed in their roles.

Ensures the alignment of financial objectives with organizational goals, and drives the execution of financial strategies. Leads efforts to streamline processes, enhance financial systems, and create efficiencies across the finance department.

Serve as the primary business partner to the General Manager, VP or business unit leader. Develop a strong rapport with key internal stakeholders in order to influence decision making that is aligned with the financial strategy and goals of the business. Articulate financial information for easy interpretation of non-finance team members to ensure alignment on financial position, opportunities, and actions necessary to achieve goals.

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Specialized Degree: Finance and/or Accounting

Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

Field of Expertise: Finance and Accounting

Preferred Education & Experience

Minimum Education Level: Master's degree

Specialized Degree: Business Administration, Finance, and/or Accounting

Licenses/Certificates: CPA, CMA, CGMA

Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

Field of Expertise: Finance and/or Accounting

Spans of Control

Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes

Number of Direct Reports: 2-5

Travel

Travel: Domestic - Less than 20% of time

Competencies

Manages Complexity
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity
Business Insights
Values Differences
Communicates Effectively

Skills

Cash Management
Financial Analysis
Forecasting
Internal Controls
Process Improvement
SAP Applications
Workflow Management
Analytical Skills
Corporate Finance
Negotiation
Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More