Assistant Director of Finance jobs in Shreveport, LA

Scope of Responsibility: The Director of Finance is an active business partner with the Management Team. This position is responsible for the planning, execution, and oversight of the financial management aspects of the Business and will provide strategic financial input to the Management Team. He/she will work collaboratively with leadership to establish long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies to meet the company's business and financial objectives. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control function for the business, reports operational results and provides management direction to accounting functions.

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for the preparation of the financial reporting and monthly metric package for business units
• Lead preparation and reporting of business unit sales backlogs.
• Responsible for the preparation of the divisions ‘annual budget and forecasts (Operating & Capital).
• Assess ROI & maintenance capital expenditure projects and provides guidance to operations.
• Oversee Cost accounting of all jobs through various units and make recommendations to site leaders to drive efficiencies.
• Facilitates annual physical inventory audits and acts as liaison with external auditors.
• Continually develop reporting and forecasting tools to better identify business risks and opportunities.
• Own and manage the month-end and year-end closing process.
• Develop, maintain, and update forecast models of the company’s balance sheet, income statement and statement of cash flows to support parent reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development and preparation of financial models, key performance indicators, and other decision support tools to management.
• Performs analysis of the company’s actual operating results vs. budget and forecast.
• Monitor expected gross margin through project completion to identify any variances to budget.
• Assist accounting staff in researching and documenting accounting issues or errors as they arise and follow through to resolution.
• Oversee materials team, which includes warehouse, shipping, and receiving.
• Oversee and management of the inventory organization, ensuring completeness, accuracy, processes, and reporting for the business unit.
• Collaborate with estimation and commercial teams to provide guidance on quotes.
• Ensures compliance with the Company’s accounting policies.
• Where applicable, assist in any regulatory or audit requirements.
• Provides guidance and coaching to staff in their employment development.
• Work with the finance team to drive special projects and initiatives.
• Work with operations to drive continuous improvement and visual metrics.

• Other duties as assigned, directed, requested, or needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred CPA preferred.
• 8-10 years of strong well-rounded finance & accounting experience and three years of management experience in a financial position with significant financial reporting, analysis responsibility and job-based cost accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or fabrication environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably EPICOR.
• Strong MS Excel and Power Point
• Superior problem-solving ability
• Ability to analyze qualitative data.
• Exceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Substantial business acumen
• Strong understanding of business processes and basic corporate finance, management, and accounting principles
• Demonstrates cross-functional expertise and the ability to thrive in an overly complex environment.
• Ability to meet personal and team monthly, quarterly, and annual financial goals.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including people development/coaching, objective setting, and measurement skills.

Sabre Wide Cultural Elements:

• Integrity- We are integrous. We build trust and respect every day and it is the foundational value we stand tall on.
• Commitment – We stay committed. We empower each other to take ownership of our goals and we execute together.
• Innovation- We remain innovative. It’s in our nature to deliver the highest quality and best in class solutions.
• Connection- We are connected. We connect our diverse cultures and will continue to connect the inclusive communities we serve.

Sabre Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity