Director of Finance

About the role

Brief Description
At Weissman, located in St. Louis, Missouri, we've been the heartbeat of the dance community for 60 incredible years. As a privately held, medium-sized company, we're not just another manufacturer - we're the driving force behind the dance industry's most stunning costumes and dancewear. From digital sketch to delivered product, we handle every step in-house, infusing passion and expertise into every creation. What drives us? Our extraordinary team! We've cultivated a talent base skilled in merchandising, marketing, design, and more, constantly investing in our people, products, and technology to stay ahead. Why join us? Because here, you're not just an employee - you're a valued member of a passionate community dedicated to making dreams a reality. We're not just creating costumes and dancewear; we're empowering performances, sparking creativity, and celebrating the artistry of dance. If you're ready to unleash your creativity, be part of something bigger, and make an impact in an exciting, dynamic industry, Weissman is the place for you. Come, let's dance towards a future where dreams take center stage.

Job Summary

We're building the future of our Finance organization and we're looking for a leader who wants to build it with us. As the Director of Finance, you'll have the opportunity to shape how financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business decision-making are executed across the company. This is not a role focused on maintaining the status quo. We're looking for a strategic finance leader who thrives in environments where systems, processes, and reporting structures are still evolving and where meaningful impact can be made quickly. You'll partner closely with executive leadership to create the financial frameworks, operational insights, and performance metrics that guide business decisions across multiple brands and business functions. You'll lead the modernization of reporting through business intelligence, automation, and AI-driven solutions while creating a single source of truth for financial and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's annual planning, long-range planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic business decisions.
• Develop and maintain a company-wide "single version of truth" for financial and operational reporting.
• Own the Monthly Performance Review (MPR) process and drive accountability through KPI reporting and analysis.
• Lead the modernization of financial reporting through business intelligence, automation, and AI-enabled solutions.
• Design scalable financial frameworks for revenue planning, expense management, project tracking, and organizational growth.
• Evaluate investments, initiatives, and strategic projects through financial modeling and ROI analysis.
• Build multi-year financial scenarios and forecasting models that support long-term business objectives.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team while creating career growth opportunities for team members.
• Drive continuous improvement across financial processes, systems, reporting, and decision-support capabilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field required. Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related financial discipline preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting. 10+ years of experience developing budgets, forecasts, and financial models. 4 to 6 years of experience leading strategic planning and execution initiatives. 4 to 6 years of experience managing staff and building or scaling teams.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Demonstrated ability to migrate financial reporting from spreadsheet-driven processes to BI tools (such as Tableau) or AI-enabled analytics platforms. Strong financial modeling capabilities, including multi-year and multi-business scenario planning. Ability to design financial frameworks and processes from the ground up in evolving business environments. Expertise in evaluating investment opportunities and defining capital allocation strategies. Strong change management skills to guide teams through the adoption of new financial technologies and processes. Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear insights. Proven ability to communicate financial results and recommendations to executive leadership and cross-functional teams. Deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and cost control principles. Strong business acumen and familiarity with financial accounting in complex or multinational organizations. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred.

What we offer

Full-time salaried employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision (100% employer-paid), dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA). We offer a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, as well as Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Time away from work is important too - we provide generous Paid Time Off (PTO), four floating holidays annually, and nine company-observed holidays. Our benefits also include paid parental and adoption leave, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support resources, and access to wellness and mental health services. Benefits begin the first of the month following 30 days of employment.