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Director of FinanceAtlantic Waters • New York, NY, United States
Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Atlantic Waters • New York, NY, United States
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Director of Finance

Location : Northeast (Hybrid or Remote with Travel)

Reports to : Chief Executive Officer

Company Overview :

Atlantic Waters is a fast growing pool construction & service businesses across the Northeast. Backed by experienced investors, our mission is to build the leading pool & outdoor living service business in the Northeast through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and financial discipline.

Position Overview :

The Director of Finance will serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the executive team, overseeing financial analysis, M&A diligence, and performance management across a growing portfolio of acquired businesses. This individual will be instrumental in driving data-driven decisions, optimizing financial outcomes, and supporting the integration and scaling of newly acquired companies. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in the lower middle market , preferably in multi-entity or rollup environments , and be comfortable building processes from the ground up in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting.

Key Responsibilities :

Mergers & Acquisitions

  • Lead financial analysis, valuation, and modeling of potential acquisition targets.
  • Manage and coordinate financial due diligence processes in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.
  • Support deal structuring, integration planning, and post-acquisition performance tracking.
  • Build and maintain acquisition models and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions
  • Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning.
  • Partner with company GMs to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as job profitability, margin performance, and cash flow.
  • In partnership with the Accounting Director, prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for leadership and investors, providing insights into operational efficiency and financial trends.
  • Support the CEO and private equity sponsors with financial projections, board reporting, and ad hoc analysis.

Operational & Strategic Finance

  • Standardize financial reporting and KPI dashboards across portfolio companies.
  • Drive forecasting and budgeting processes at the business unit and consolidated levels.
  • Support integration of ERP / accounting systems to improve accuracy, transparency, and speed of reporting.
  • Develop financial frameworks and internal controls to support scalable growth.

    • Qualifications :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred .
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3–5 years in private equity-backed or lower middle-market companies .
  • Direct experience in M&A financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence .
  • Strong understanding of multi-entity consolidation and rollup dynamics .
  • Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail and a bias for action.
  • Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operating leaders and investors.

    • Why Join Us :

  • Opportunity to build and scale the finance function of a rapidly growing, PE-backed platform.
  • High-impact role working directly with the CEO, investors, and operating company leaders.
  • Competitive base salary, bonus, and potential equity participation.
  • Entrepreneurial environment with the ability to shape strategy and outcomes.

    • Contact recruiting@atlanticwaters.com to apply

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