[Remote] Director of Finance

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Binswanger Glass is a leading provider of glass and glazier solutions, with a rich history dating back to 1872. They are seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial planning, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions, while serving as a strategic partner to executive leadership and driving operational performance and growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function, delivering strategic insights, forecasts, and recommendations to senior leadership and the executive team
• Lead and support the annual budgeting process end-to-end, partnering with business unit leaders to align departmental plans with corporate financial objectives
• Build and maintain a rolling 12-month three-statement financial model (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) to support forecasting, planning, and lender/sponsor reporting
• Own detailed 13-week cash flow forecasting, partnering with the CFO on liquidity planning and working capital management
• Manage reporting and compliance for the company’s ABL revolving credit facility, including borrowing base support and lender deliverables
• Analyze project-level performance across the business — including project margins, labor productivity, and contract profitability — to identify performance gaps and drive corrective action
• Apply knowledge of contract-based businesses and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting to ensure accurate revenue recognition, margin reporting, and project forecasting
• Develop and maintain long-range financial projections and scenario models to support strategic planning and capital allocation decisions
• Perform variance analysis against budget and forecast, identifying performance gaps and recommending corrective actions to leadership
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, management reports, and executive presentations in accordance with GAAP
• Produce and manage Board of Directors materials and deliver regular financial presentations to executive leadership and the private equity sponsor
• Drive operational performance analysis across departments and a multi-site branch network, developing and monitoring KPIs that link financial results to business outcomes
• Lead financial modeling for new business initiatives, investment opportunities, M&A activity, and capital projects
• Oversee cash flow management and treasury operations to ensure adequate liquidity for business operations and growth initiatives
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks including market exposure, operational inefficiencies, and compliance vulnerabilities
• Manage capital expenditure planning, working capital optimization, and financing strategy in coordination with the CFO
• Build, lead, and develop the finance team — establishing a high-performance culture and creating professional growth opportunities for team members
• Act as a strategic advisor to the CFO, CEO, and department heads, providing financial perspective on business decisions and initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, sales, and IT to ensure financial alignment with business objectives
• Communicate financial performance, strategy, and risks effectively to non-financial stakeholders across the organization
• Serve as a liaison to external financial partners including banks, the private equity sponsor, investors, and auditors

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required
• Significant progressive finance experience, ideally including senior leadership within a corporate finance or FP&A function
• Proven track record of partnering with C-suite executives and driving business performance through financial insight
• Experience in complex financial environments such as multi-site, contract-based, private equity-backed, or large-scale private organizations strongly preferred
• Proactive, self-motivated, and intellectually curious, with a strong ownership mentality and bias for action
• Expert-level knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Knowledge of contract-based businesses and percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting
• Ability to analyze and understand project margins, labor productivity, and other operational drivers of profitability
• Experience with multi-site / multi-location businesses
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial performance to operational drivers and business outcomes
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and advanced analytics / business intelligence tools such as Power BI
• Experience with ABL revolving credit facilities, including borrowing base reporting and lender compliance
• Experience owning detailed 13-week cash flow forecasting
• Experience leading and/or supporting the annual budget process
• Capable of building and maintaining a rolling 12-month three-statement financial model
• Capable of producing and managing Board of Directors materials and regular financial presentations to executive leadership
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Advanced financial modeling skills with proficiency in ERP systems
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear executive recommendations
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience building, developing, and managing high-performing finance teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills for cross-functional partnership with operations, HR, sales, and executive leadership
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Big 4 public accounting background
• Financial due diligence (FDD) / Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) experience
• Progressive Corporate Finance Experience
• CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred

Benefits

• Industry-leading Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• 401K with employer match
• 100% Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance and additional Voluntary Benefits
• Personal Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including 9 annual holidays
• Daily Pay

Company Overview