Director Finance

Job Summary

The Director of Finance at Visual Comfort & Co. is responsible for leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and strategic finance support across the organization. This role will manage a team of high-performing analysts and partner closely with business leaders, the Corporate Controller, and the Accounting Team to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, operational goals, and financial targets

• Oversee financial reporting, variance analysis, KPI reporting, and management reporting to support executive leadership and business decision-making

• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and presentations for private equity sponsors, executive leadership, and other key stakeholders

• Partner closely with leadership to evaluate business performance, identify trends, assess risks and opportunities, and recommend actionable solutions

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing analysts, fostering a culture of accountability, analytical rigor, continuous improvement, and professional growth

• Collaborate closely with the Corporate Controller and Accounting Team to ensure alignment between financial planning, reporting, accounting results, and monthly close processes

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, including analysis of revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, working capital, cash flow, and other key financial metrics

• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, profitability analysis, scenario planning, and operational improvement opportunities

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to provide financial guidance, budget accountability, and analytical support for business initiatives

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting tools, forecasting accuracy, and data integrity across the Finance function

• Prepare executive-level presentations, board materials, and sponsor reporting packages as needed

• Support system, data, and reporting enhancements that improve visibility into business performance and enable more efficient financial planning and analysis

• Ensure financial analysis and reporting are accurate, timely, consistent, and aligned with company policies, accounting standards, and business objectives

• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems

• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive Finance, FP&A, Financial Reporting, or Corporate Finance experience

• At least 4 years of experience in a managerial role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Advanced degree preferred

• CPA and/or CFA preferred

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

• Experience using AI to streamline and improve processes and deliverables

• Ability to present insights to stakeholders, including senior leadership

• Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis in a complex business environment

• Experience supporting private equity sponsors, board reporting, lender reporting, or executive-level financial analysis

• Prior experience supporting M&A integration, acquisition analysis, synergy tracking, or post-close financial reporting

• Strong leadership experience with the ability to manage, coach, and develop high-performing finance or analyst teams

• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, month-end close processes, and performance reporting

• Experience with ERP, financial planning, business intelligence, or reporting tools

Compensation

$175,000 – $195,000 plus annual bonus opportunity