Finance Director

About the Company

AdvanSix plays a critical role in global supply chains, innovating and delivering essential products for customers in a wide variety of end markets and applications—such as building and construction, fertilizers, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives, and electronics. Our reliable and sustainable supply of quality products emerges from the vertically integrated value chain of our three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities. AdvanSix strives to deliver best-in-class customer experiences and differentiated products in the industries of nylon solutions, chemical intermediates, and plant nutrients, guided by our core values of Safety, Integrity, Accountability, and Respect.

Why Work at AdvanSix

• Industry-competitive benefits focused on employee well-being
• Total Rewards program including competitive compensation, health, dental, vision, and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, 401K with company matching, and health savings programs
• Disability and life insurance, employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education, certifications, training, and development
• Fast-paced and innovative work environment with passionate colleagues and partners from diverse backgrounds

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic-minded individual to join our company as Business Finance Director. This role is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the business, providing leadership and guidance in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. You will play a crucial role in developing and implementing financial strategies to drive business growth and maximize profitability.

Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy: Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with the company's goals and objectives. Provide strategic recommendations to the leadership team based on financial analysis and projections. Monitor industry trends and economic conditions to assess potential impact on business financial performance.
• Financial Planning and Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting process, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic plans. Perform financial forecasting, including revenue, expense, and cash flow projections. Conduct regular financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement. Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the leadership team.
• Risk Management: Identify and evaluate financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor and analyze financial metrics to assess overall business performance. Recommend and implement risk management strategies.
• Team Leadership: Lead a high-performing finance team, providing mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Set performance objectives, conduct performance evaluations, and provide appropriate rewards and recognition.

Requirements

• Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Minimum 7 years of varied accounting/finance experience
  • Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team
  • Prior manufacturing experience is required
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Chemical manufacturing experience a plus
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation is highly desirable

Skills & Competencies

• Financial Expertise: Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulations. Experience with financial software and tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Financial Reporting: Proficiency in creating and presenting financial statements, reports, and analysis to stakeholders. Experience with financial modeling to evaluate various scenarios and make strategic recommendations.
• Business Partnership / Acumen: Experience partnering with business or functional leaders to actively identify opportunities and drive business results for optimal outcomes.
• Key Leadership Competencies:
  • Ensures Accountability: holding self and organization accountable to meet commitments
  • Drives Engagement: creating a climate where people are motivated to help the organization achieve its objectives
  • Plans and Aligns: planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organization goals
  • Decision Quality: making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Key Leadership Traits:
  • Need for achievement: a tendency to work intensely to achieve and exceed difficult standards
  • Adaptability: comfort with unanticipated changes of direction or approach
  • Curiosity: ability to tackle problems in a novel way, see patterns in complex information, and pursue deep understanding
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
• Proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP systems and advanced MS Excel
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders

Pay

The base salary for this role is $168,500 to $252,700 annually. We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include periodic pay rate adjustments based on market competitiveness. Certain roles may be eligible for discretionary financial benefits such as incentive pay, equity awards, and participation in a deferred compensation plan.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and paid time off, including vacation
• Eligibility to purchase company stock
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with competitive company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account eligibility
• Employer-provided short-term disability benefits
• Eligibility to purchase long-term disability benefits
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and eligibility to purchase voluntary life coverages