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Finance Director

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  • HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
  • Today
  • Remote

    Highlights

    Financial Education & Business Partnering o Translate financial data into plain, actionable language for Center Directors, franchisees, and field leaders who have little to no finance background o Build simple, recurring tools (one-pagers, dashboards, short trainings) that build financial literacy across the operating team o Lead recurring finance review meetings, walking non-finance stakeholders through their numbers in an approachable, teaching-oriented style rather than a technical one. Position Requirements · Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred · 8+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3-5 years in a senior finance role (Finance Director, VP Finance, Controller, or similar) · Proven background serving as a Finance Director, Controller, or Senior Financial Manager within a for-profit, competitive market environment.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHUNTINGTON BEACH, CA (
    Remote
    )

    Description

    Benefits:
    • Free uniforms
    • Health insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Paid time off
    • Training & development
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k)
    • 401(k) matching
    • Bonus based on performance
    • Competitive salary
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee discounts
    • Tuition assistance
    The Finance Director will own financial analysis and forecasting for the portfolio, drive EBITDA growth initiatives, manage cash flow across 20+ child care entities, support acquisition decisions, and directly manage our outsourced accounting team based in India to ensure timely, accurate monthly financials. 

    This is a high-impact, hands-on role for a Leader who is equally comfortable building a detailed acquisition model and sitting down with a Center Director who has never read a P&L. The Finance Director will bring rigor, forecasting discipline, and drive the financial growth of our $50M+ combined Portfolio revenue.

    Position Requirements
    ·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; MBA strongly preferred
    ·       8+ years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3-5 years in a senior finance role (Finance Director, VP Finance, Controller, or similar)
    ·       Proven background serving as a Finance Director, Controller, or Senior Financial Manager within a for-profit, competitive market environment.
    •      Experience supporting a multi-unit, multi-location business (franchise, retail, restaurant, childcare/education, or similar people-heavy service model) with $50M+ in revenue and 20+ operating locations
    •      Demonstrated experience managing an outsourced, offshore, or shared-services accounting function
    •      Hands-on experience with M&A: financial due diligence, valuation, and post-acquisition integration
    •      Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and BI or dashboarding tools
    •      Track record of driving measurable EBITDA or margin improvement in a prior role
    •      Experience in franchise operations, private-equity-backed businesses, or education/childcare is a strong plus
     
    Key Responsibilities
    •       Financial Analysis & Reporting
    o   Own the monthly and quarterly financial reporting package across 20+ locations, including consolidated and location-level P&L analysis
    o   Identify variances, trends, and root causes; translate findings into clear recommendations for leadership
    o   Build and maintain KPI dashboards (revenue per center, labor %, EBITDA margin, enrollment/occupancy, tuition trends)

    •      EBITDA & Profitability
    o   Lead initiatives that grow EBITDA across the portfolio, from pricing and labor efficiency to vendor and cost management
    o   Partner directly with operations and center leadership on the levers that move margin
    o   Benchmark center performance against the rest of the portfolio and against industry standards

    •      Cash Flow Forecasting & Liquidity
    o   Own rolling cash flow forecasting across all entities, including seasonality specific to childcare enrollment cycles
    o   Monitor working capital, AR/AP, and debt covenant compliance
    o   Support banking relationships, loan draws, and lender reporting requirements

    •      Acquisitions & Growth
    o   Lead financial due diligence on new acquisition targets, including quality-of-earnings review and deal-specific risk assessment
    o   Build acquisition and integration models: valuation, pro forma P&L, synergy and payback analysis
    o   Present clear, well-supported recommendations to ownership/leadership to inform go/no-go decisions

    •      Outsourced Accounting Team Management (India)
    o   Own the working relationship with the outsourced accounting/bookkeeping team based in India
    o   Set and enforce a monthly close calendar and SLAs so financials are delivered accurately and on time every month
    o   Review outputs for accuracy and completeness; train and guide the offshore team on company-specific chart of accounts, processes, and reporting standards
    o   Serve as the escalation point for accounting issues and drive continuous process improvement

    •      Financial Education & Business Partnering
    o   Translate financial data into plain, actionable language for Center Directors, franchisees, and field leaders who have little to no finance background
    o   Build simple, recurring tools (one-pagers, dashboards, short trainings) that build financial literacy across the operating team
    o   Lead recurring finance review meetings, walking non-finance stakeholders through their numbers in an approachable, teaching-oriented style rather than a technical one

    •      Compliance, Risk Management & Internal Controls
    o   Guarantee absolute adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), statutory requirements, and local/corporate tax laws.
    o   Establish, monitor, and enforce robust internal control structures to safeguard assets and prevent corporate fraud.
    o   Evaluate and mitigate corporate financial risks, managing commercial insurance policies and credit lines.
     

    This is a remote position.

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