Director, FPA Commercial R&C

Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers, manufacturing building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products, and engineered products. The company also supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools, and jobsite power and lighting solutions, along with digital solutions including contractor planning, utility grid resiliency, and field services such as cable testing, rejuvenation, and replacement.

About the role

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.

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

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages a team of finance professionals, ensuring adherence to company policies, financial procedures, and business objectives. Coordinates efforts across multiple finance units to achieve departmental goals.
• Develops and implements the finance department's strategic plans and priorities, aligning them with broader business objectives. Adjusts 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.
• Manages and optimizes the budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring efficient allocation of financial resources across departments and projects. Collaborates with department heads to align financial goals with operational needs.
• Ensures compliance with financial regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining accurate financial records. Coordinates audits, reviews financial statements, and implements controls to ensure integrity and transparency.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports the professional development of the finance team, providing guidance and mentorship to foster a high-performance culture. Reviews performance, sets goals, and ensures team members receive necessary training and support.
• Ensures 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.
• Serves as the primary business partner to the General Manager, VP, or business unit leader. Develops strong rapport with key internal stakeholders to influence decision-making aligned with financial strategy and goals. Articulates financial information for non-finance team members.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.
• Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• Years of Experience: 8-11 years in Finance and Accounting
• Preferred Education & Experience:
  • Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, and/or Accounting
  • Licenses/Certificates: CPA, CMA, CGMA
  • 12-14 years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
• Spans of Control: Manages Southwire Team Members with 2-5 direct reports
• Travel: Domestic - Less than 20% of time

Skills

• Cash Management
• Financial Analysis
• Forecasting
• Internal Controls
• Process Improvement
• SAP Applications
• Workflow Management
• Analytical Skills
• Corporate Finance
• Negotiation

Competencies

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

Benefits

• 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