Director of Finance
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
CPA
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$90,000-$110,000/year
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Director of Finance/Financial Controller
The Director of Finance / Financial Controller is responsible for leading and managing the company’s financial operations, strategic financial planning, and administrative functions. This role provides financial leadership across all departments and serves as a strategic partner to ownership and operations.
This position is critical to ensuring financial stability, improving liquidity, strengthening internal controls, supporting growth initiatives, and driving profitability across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, operational awareness, leadership experience, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
- 3+ years in financial leadership or controller-level role
- Experience overseeing HR, AP, AR, and administrative functions
- Strong forecasting, modeling, and cash flow management expertise
- Experience in construction, landscaping, or seasonal business environments preferred
- Proficiency in accounting systems and financial reporting software
- Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment
Responsibilities include: (These duties are not limited to the below and may include any area where Miller Creek needs leadership and support.)
Financial Leadership & Team Oversight
- Oversee HR, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and administrative employees
- Provide leadership, structure, and accountability to the finance and administrative team
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance standards
- Collaborate with Miller Creek leadership to align financial strategy with company goals
Financial Management & ReportingPrepare, review, and analyze monthly financial statements
- Deliver cost control reporting within 10 days of month-end close
- Develop past-month and forward-month financial projections
- Maintain 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts
- Maintain annual operating and departmental budgets
- Monitor weekly and monthly cash flow
- Oversee and advise on AP & AR processes in coordination with current Miller Creek staff
- Work collaboratively to improve accounts receivable cycle and accounts payable cycle times to enhance liquidity
- Monitor and standardize financial ratios
- Partner with operations to evaluate staffing models, crew sizes, and seasonal labor planning
- Monitor liquidity during seasonal ramps and slowdowns
- Prepare management reporting packages and financial dashboards
- Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Perform budget preparation
- Perform variance analysis
Strategic Financial Planning
- Lead annual budget development and quarterly financial reviews
- Develop long-range financial planning models & support business expansion and long-term strategic initiatives
- Conduct profitability analysis by product and service lines
- Prepare decision memos as needed for ownership review
- Conduct scenario modeling and stress testing (lease vs. buy analysis, fleet replacement, acquisition modeling, growth planning, etc.)
Treasury & Cash Management
- Manage cash flow projections
- Manage liquidity planning
- Oversee banking relationships
- Optimize working capital
- Monitor debt covenant compliance
- Advise on financing strategies and capital structure
Systems & Process Improvement
- Evaluate accounting systems and recommend improvements
- Improve software integration and optimize accounting systems and reporting
- Improve job costing processes and analyze margins
- Identifying margin erosion
- Develop and improve standardized financial workflows
- Assess and enhance internal controls
- Support technology integration for financial operations
Advisory & Growth Support
- Provide strategic business consulting to ownership
- Support mergers and acquisitions analysis and execution
- Assist with financing strategies and capital raise initiatives
- Prepare board and investor presentations
- Partner with leadership on major capital expenditure decisions
- Oversee capital expenditure planning and cost control initiatives
- Manage and monitor company overhead budget
Collaboration & Communication
- Act as financial liaison between ownership, operations, HR, and administrative teams
- Present financial insights in clear, actionable formats
- Support data-driven decision-making across departments
- Maintain high standards of confidentiality and professionalism
Hiring, Onboarding & Workforce Management
- Hire, onboard, train, and terminate:
- HR & finance staff
Job Type:
- Full-time 40+ hour/week
Salary:
- $90-110K/yr
Incentives:
- 5% of base salary once 15% net profit margin is hit
- 10% of base salary once 20% net profit margin is hit
Benefits:
- Health & Dental Insurance ( Must qualify under full time status)
- Referral program- $500 Bonus + $1 over ride for 12 months.
- OT Pay: 1 & ½ time pay after 40 hours/week
- Paid Training
- Minnesota Sick & Safe time:1hr for every 30 hours worked.
- 401k/Company Matching: Make direct paycheck contributions to a Retirement account. Receive Employer matches up to 4%.
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- 2 days in-office is required
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- MN DOT Medical Card (Required)
Please note that your employment is subject to a 30-day probationary period, effective from your start date. This trial period allows us to assess your suitability for the role and gives you an opportunity to determine if our company is the right fit for you.
Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape's goal is to provide our clients with only the highest quality of workmanship through innovative techniques, quality communication, and efficiency on every one of our projects. We ensure this through positive client relationships, by taking pride in our workmanship, and through positive interior relationships and solutions that matter. By ensuring these core values are met on every one of our job sites we recognize our vision in leading the green industry for years to come.
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FAQs About Director of Finance Jobs at Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape
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This job at Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape is located in Duluth, Minnesota, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $90,000 and $110,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape?
Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape?
Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is CPA. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape for this role?
Miller Creek Lawn & Landscape offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Sick Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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