CooperDouglas Executive Search
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CooperDouglas is partnering with a well-established multi-unit industrial service company in hiring a Director of Finance to lead financial reporting, planning, and analysis in a fast-paced, complex environment. The ideal candidate has a strong technical foundation in GAAP, deep analytical capability, and the ability to connect finance, operations, and data to drive performance. This is a high-impact leadership role, reporting directly to ownership, with visibility across all divisions.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

  • Build and maintain comprehensive three-statement financial models that support strategic planning and decision-making.

  • Consolidate and analyze financial data across multiple entities; ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.

  • Create and customize dashboards, reports, and performance metrics that provide meaningful insights to leadership.

  • Partner with executive leadership to evaluate new business initiatives, investments, and pricing strategies.

  • Integrate data from multiple systems (ERP, data warehouse, and SQL environments) to support analysis and improve visibility.

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial packages for leadership, banking partners, and external stakeholders.

  • Lead and mentor a small team, providing structure, accountability, and growth.

  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure consistent process documentation.

  • Support external audits and drive continuous improvement across financial systems and reporting.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA strongly preferred.

  • 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership at the Manager or Director level.

  • Proven success leading teams and implementing scalable financial processes.

  • Advanced technical proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

  • Strong understanding of GAAP, financial modeling, and consolidation.

  • Experience designing dashboards and leveraging data to drive operational performance.

  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insight.

  • Excellent communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across functions and levels.

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in an onsite, fast-paced environment.

Compensation up to $185,000 + bonus
Onsite daily in Lakewood, Ca.
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