Director Finance

Make a difference.

The Director of Finance implements accounting, credit and collection, and other financial policies for a district; provide financial advice; and recommend solutions to improve profitability and asset management to the District Vice President. You will be responsible for assigned territory with revenues over $1.1B.

In this role you will:

• Direct compliance with the Company's credit and collection policy, and ensure attainment of annual days sales outstanding and customer bad debt expense budgets.
• Develop relationships with strategic customers to assist with the attainment of sales and gross margin targets.
• Direct the preparation of the assigned district's annual budget, monthly reports on collection, and monthly projections.
• Direct the implementation of the Company's accounting operations in the assigned district, and provide a formal quarterly and annual certification of the results.
• Hire, train, and supervise the accounting and financial staff.
• Manage all internal and external audit inquiries, and ensure complete and timely reports.
• Manage the Company's leased automobile program.
• Advise and provide analytical support to aid the District Vice President and branch management with strategic business decisions.
• Manage supplier relationships at the district level; negotiate contracts, resolve disputes, and evaluate financial information to mitigate potential risk.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience required: Progressive experience in accounting, finance, and wholesale credit and collections
• Four-year degree required: Concentration or major in finance, accounting, or economics
• 11+ years of experience preferred: Increasing responsibility in Graybar field financial and accounting operations, or equivalent
• Advanced degree preferred: Masters of Business Administration from an accredited institution

Compensation Details: The expected rate of pay for this position is $149,000 - $160,000 annually. This position is also incentive eligible, based on specific and relevant business metrics.

This role requires the use of your personal vehicle for business purposes. Graybar offers a Fixed and Variable Rate (FAVR) reimbursement program to support eligible drivers. This program allows you to choose and drive your own vehicle, rather than a company-assigned car, and your reimbursements can help you build equity in your vehicle over time. Please note that certain vehicle requirements, such as age and original MSRP, may impact your eligibility for tax-free reimbursement. More information about Graybar's FAVR reimbursement program will be shared upon hire.

The Value of Graybar:

At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! Most regular, full-time employees at Graybar may be eligible for a variety of benefits like:

• Multiple plan options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug benefits.

• Life Insurance coverage for you and options for your family.

• Save on expenses with Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Enjoy our Disability Benefits at no cost to you.

• Share in our success with Profit Sharing Plans.

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match to help secure your future.

• Paid Vacation & Sick Days to spend time away from work or in case of an illness.

• Rest and recharge during our Paid Holidays throughout the year.

• Take advantage of our Paid Wellness Day to focus on preventive care and prioritize your health.

• Volunteer with Community Time Off to give back to the community.

• Predictable Work Schedules to plan your life: no weekends or nights for most roles.

• Celebrate your and others' achievements with our Employee Recognition Program.

• Reach your career goals with our Educational Reimbursement and Career Development Programs.

• And More Perks that support your well-being and career growth.

Benefit eligibility may vary across locations and roles, so be sure to check in with your recruiter for more information.

Why should you join Graybar?

At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business.

We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team.

That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company.

Apply now and find out what’s next for you.

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