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Aston Carter Director Of Finance in Lenexa, Kansas

Aston Carter is working with a great company on an important Director of Finance role. There is a lot of great tenure in the organization and is a great place to work. They need someone who has strong leadership experience in a finance role and has come from a large organization. They offer competitive pay, 50% bonus opportunity, ESOP and great benefits! Please apply if you are interested in hearing more.

Job Description:

As the Director of Finance, you'll spearhead strategic financial oversight and leadership within the company. Your expertise will guide senior management in optimizing financial sustainability and realizing long-term growth objectives. With a focus on decision-making authority, you'll steer the company's financial trajectory towards success.

Job Duties:

  • Lead and provide expert guidance for M&A endeavors, encompassing target evaluation, purchase price valuation, due diligence, risk assessment, negotiation, and legal agreement review.

  • Serve as the primary liaison for target entities and manage employee communications throughout the process.

  • Offer comprehensive financial advice on ESOP sustainability, plan design, stock valuation, and internal education initiatives.

  • Direct lobbying efforts with U.S. representatives and senators, ensuring compliance with securities regulations and fostering employee engagement.

  • Oversee the company's financial activities, including banking relationships, credit agreements negotiation, investment strategies, treasury management, and equipment leasing decisions.

  • Develop and maintain the company's bonding program, focusing on relationship management, problem-solving, internal support, and benchmarking efforts.

  • Manage facility procurement and vendor relationships, negotiating lease terms and securing vendor rebates to optimize cost-efficiency.

  • Prepare accurate financial analysis and cash flow forecasting to support company operations, annual insurance renewal, valuations, and board reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of strong finance experience (M&A, banking, financial analysis)

  • 5+ years of strong leadership experience

  • Experience working at a large company

  • MBA and CPA highly preferred

    About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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