Divisional Finance Director

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Groundworks is seeking a talented Divisional Finance Director to join our tribe in Dallas, TX ORVirginia Beach, VA!

This position is responsible for leading the financial business support processes (i.e., planning, forecasting, controlling and analysis) for one of the Company’s two operating divisions. This individual will partner directly with the Divisional Business Manager to deliver on the Division’s near and long-term objectives. This position will work cross functionally with a wide range of departments and levels. The role is highly visible within the organization. This individual will also have opportunities to lead or partner on key corporate level improvement, cost down and other special projects.

Job Responsibilities

Field Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Act as the primary finance partner to Division VPs and Regional Operations leadership
• Drive financial accountability and performance culture across branches, regions, and divisions
• Lead financial cadence with operations (weekly flash, monthly reviews, quarterly business reviews)
• Translate financial results into actionable operational insights (pricing, productivity, mix, conversion, etc.)
• Support decision-making on growth investments, cost management, and operational improvements

Forecasting, Planning & Performance Management

• Own the division’s 18–24 month rolling, driver-based forecast, with emphasis on year-to-go accuracy
• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) process for the division, ensuring alignment with corporate targets
• Establish and manage a monthly forecast cadence integrated with intra-month flash reporting
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, variance analysis, and root cause identification
• Implement standardized planning frameworks across regions and branches

Operational Finance & Analytics

• Identify and quantify key business drivers (volume, price, mix, capacity, productivity)
• Lead deep-dive analyses on: Revenue performance and pipeline conversion, Gross margin drivers and cost structure, Labor productivity and job economics, Pricing strategy and discounting behavior
• partner with Commercial Strategy / Sales Ops on pipeline, funnel, and pricing analytics
• drive visibility into branch-level performance and enforce KPI consistency across the organization

Regional Finance Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Division Finance Managers (DFMs)
• Define clear roles, accountability, and standard ways of working across field finance
• Ensure DFMs are embedded business partners to branch and regional leaders
• Build bench strength and scalable organizational capability within field finance

Financial Controls & Discipline

• Establish and enforce financial controls and governance at the field level
• Ensure alignment with corporate policies, audit requirements, and SOX readiness
• Drive disciplined cost management and capital allocation decision-making
• Partner with Accounting on close accuracy and financial integrity

Data, Systems & Finance Transformation

• Partner with Corporate FP&A and Data/BI teams to: Standardize KPI definitions and reporting structures, Leverage Snowflake / Power BI for scalable reporting and analytics, Transition from manual processes to automated, system-driven workflows
• Lead adoption of EPM / planning tools and standardized forecasting processes in the field
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, visibility, and decision speed

Strategic Initiatives & Value Creation

• Lead or support high-impact initiatives including: Pricing optimization, Cost reduction and productivity improvements, Working capital improvements (AR, inventory, vendor terms) New branch / market expansion analysis
• Support M&A integration efforts at the field level
• Drive continuous improvement culture across finance and operations

· It is an essential function of this job that the employee regularly and reliably reports to work on time each working day.

· All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred)
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including operational finance / business partnering
• Experience leading teams and influencing senior operational stakeholders
• Strong background in:
• Forecasting and budgeting (driver-based preferred)
• Operational analytics and performance management
• Field or multi-site business environments (highly preferred)
• Experience in a PE-backed, high-growth, or operationally complex environment preferred

Requirements& Perks

• Full-time  

• Onsite: 1741 Corporate Landing Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23454 or 1945 W. Walnut Hill Lane, Irving, TX 75038

• Occasional travel

• Equity

What We Provide

• Competitive Pay

• Employee Company Ownership Opportunities

• Industry Leading Training Programs

• Leadership Development and Career Growth Tracks

• Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits Package

• Top Workplace with Award Winning Culture