Director of Finance – Glastonbury, CT

Highway Safety provides a culture of personal and professional achievement through learning, development, collaboration, deep care for each other, a passion for service, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and strategic Director of Finance to oversee the financial health of Highway Safety. This role is responsible for both the retrospective functions of accounting and the forward-looking activities of financial planning, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and strategic alignment across the organization. The Director of Finance will serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and play a critical role in driving business performance and long-term financial success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Strategy

• Drive the company’s financial planning processes, including long-term goal setting, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Develop strategies to increase profitability, optimize cash flow, and support organizational growth.

Accounting Operations Oversight

• Oversee all daily accounting functions (general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets) to ensure timely and accurate financial transaction processing.
• Establish and maintain robust accounting policies and internal controls.

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Deliver meaningful financial analyses, KPI reporting, and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

Budgeting & Cost Management

• Lead the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Monitor expenditures, evaluate cost-saving opportunities, and champion efficiency improvements throughout the organization.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and accounting standards (GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus).
• Oversee internal audit processes, external audit coordination, and companywide financial risk mitigation activities.

Team Leadership

• Hire, develop, train, and mentor finance and accounting team members.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Manage organizational cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and short- and long-term financing strategies.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead enhancements to accounting software, ERP systems, and reporting tools.
• Implement process improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Additional Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, capital planning, pricing models, and business cases.
• Support M&A evaluation, financial modeling, and integration efforts if applicable.
• Represent Finance during key leadership meetings and cross-functional projects.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CFA) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Experience in multi-entity, project-based, or manufacturing/distribution environments preferred (if this fits your industry).
• Proven track record of strategic planning, budgeting, and financial reporting at a senior level.

Skills and Competencies:

• Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, advanced formulas).
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in reporting, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop teams.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate finance principles, accounting standards, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

Physical and Safety Requirements:

• Significant time working at a desk using a computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift/move office supplies and equipment (up to 20 lbs.).
• Manual Dexterity – The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Near vision—see objects at close range.

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