Populus is an amazing company where our employees stay because they love their teams and the growth opportunities. Additionally, we offer a competitive 401K match, a generous paid time off package, and Health Benefits.

Our mission is to provide a broad range of quality financial products and services delivered with best-in-class customer service. We work and lead with integrity, and we celebrate employees who exemplify our values. Come join our team!

The Director of Finance will serve as a key member of the finance leadership team for Populus Financial Group. This role supports all business lines with budgeting, forecasting, product profitability analysis, marketing investment analysis, new product evaluation, financial reporting, and investor presentations.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead planning, forecasting and analysis functions for all business lines at Populus.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, including 10-Qs, 10-K, 8-Ks filings, and management reports as required by Private Equity Investor.
• Prepare and maintain detailed long-range strategic planning models.
• Prepares various monthly and quarterly reports and analysis for the board of directors, banks, and investors.
• Provide financial modeling, financial analysis and valuation support for acquisitions, partnerships, new product development, pricing, long-term contracts and other ad-hoc financial projects.
• Collaborate with senior management to improve systems and processes for detailed reporting, visibility, and metrics for daily operations and financial reporting.
• Drive the planning, analysis, coordination, and consolidation of annual corporate budget and rolling forecasts, including statement of operations, balance sheet, cash flow, and lender covenants.
• Analyze budget and forecast variances, working with CFO, VP Finance, VP Accounting, and department leaders to identify key fluctuations in revenues, expenses, and financial metrics.
• Prepare reporting, analysis, commentary, and presentation material for monthly and quarterly financial
• Serve as a business partner to operations, product teams, marketing, and management teams.
• Work on special projects and ad hoc reporting as assigned by CFO, CEO, and other members of the management team.

Key Competencies

• Leadership Skills
• Creative & Strategic Thinking
• Analytical
• Organized
• Highly Driven
• Strong Integrity & Ethics

Interactions

Direct Report Title

• Finance Manager
• Senior Financial Analyst

Indirect Report Title

• Finance Manager
• Senior Financial Analyst

Other Internal/External Interactions

• Executive Management Team
• Accounting Team
• Information Systems and Business Intelligence Team
• Operations
• Compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA, CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation preferred.
• 9+ years’ experience in financial planning and analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and Essbase, with experience in SQL, SAS, JD Edwards preferred.
• Advanced experience working with corporate budgeting process and complex financial models required.
• Excellent customer relations skills and ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills with 4+ years’ progressive leadership.
• Experience in multi-unit retail/restaurant concepts preferred.
• Experience in capital markets and/or M&A activity preferred.
• Organized with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Must have appropriate vision to see up close, and at a distance with ability to adjust vision and focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. This position might require after hours and weekend work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EEO Statement

Populus Financial Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. In compliance with applicable law, Populus Financial Group does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other protected classification. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotions, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.