Area Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

At Liberty Tire Recycling, we're building a sustainable future - one tire at a time. As North America's leading tire recycler, we offer a unique opportunity to make a real impact on the environment. Join our team of nearly 4,000 dedicated employees across 70+ sites and help us transform billions of pounds of waste tires into valuable resources. We're committed to innovation, a circular economy, and providing a rewarding workplace where you can grow and thrive.

Position Summary

The Area Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial reporting activities for assigned sites. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial information in accordance with GAAP, while driving process improvements and supporting operational leaders. The position partners closely with Regional Vice Presidents and General Managers to support business performance, optimization, and continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage all site-level accounting functions, ensuring financial records, processes, and internal controls comply with GAAP.
• Oversee revenue, expenses, billing, payables, payroll, and inventory tracking.
• Direct general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transactions.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, business performance analytics, and Monthly Operating Review reports.
• Enforce company policy for revenue recognition and other accounting processes.
• Review purchase orders and ensure timely processing.
• Track volume flows and ensure cost accounting aligns with business activity.
• Conduct capital expenditure analyses, including ROI and payback evaluations.
• Partner with operational leaders and corporate resources to ensure accounting reflects site activity and supports strategic goals.

Skills & Abilities

Strong technical accounting knowledge and ability to apply GAAP in a complex, multi-site environment.

High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with MAS 500 software preferred.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization, from clerical staff to senior executives.

Relationship-focused leadership style, with the ability to influence and support operational leaders.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.

CMA or CPA designation strongly preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience; industrial or manufacturing experience preferred.

Demonstrated success in financial management, reporting, and cross-functional business partnership.

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

EEO Statement :

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.