Director of Finance

The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership, analytical expertise, and business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead high-performing teams. This role serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership and department heads, providing financial insight, decision support, and performance analysis that drive business objectives and long-term growth.

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Director of Finance in New York, NY. Summary: We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and business performance management across the organization. This role serves as a strategic partner to executive leadership and department heads, providing financial insight, decision support, and performance analysis that drive business objectives and long-term growth. The ideal candidate combines strong financial leadership, analytical expertise, and business acumen with the ability to influence stakeholders and lead high-performing teams. Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
• Develop and monitor financial models, budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics
• Partner with department leaders to align financial plans with business objectives and operational strategies
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable recommendations
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive-level presentations to senior leadership
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop metrics that support organizational decision-making
• Provide strategic financial guidance on investments, operational initiatives, and business opportunities
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial review processes
• Lead financial analysis, scenario modeling, and business planning initiatives
• Drive process improvements, automation efforts, and reporting enhancements
• Implement and oversee FP&A tools, financial reporting systems, and planning applications
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, and executive leadership to support organizational goals

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• 6+ years of progressive finance, FP&A, corporate finance, or business analysis experience
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or team management experience
• Experience partnering with senior executives and department leaders
• Experience presenting financial information and recommendations to leadership
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification
• Experience with FP&A systems, budgeting tools, and reporting platforms
• Experience implementing process improvements and automation initiatives
• Knowledge of business intelligence, dashboarding, and data analytics tools
• Experience in media, entertainment, technology, or high-growth organizations
• Spanish language proficiency

Key Competencies:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling
• Strategic Planning
• Executive Reporting
• KPI Development
• Business Partnership
• Leadership & Team Development
• Financial Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Data Analytics
• Stakeholder Management