Director of Finance
At Crystal D, every position is key to living our core values and making our brand come to life. We Turn Emotions Into Memories and are The Home of “The WOW Effect.” We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead and support our mission with integrity and authenticity.
Job Summary:
As the Director of Finance, you will oversee all general accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial data. You will manage customer credit, A/R, and A/P, and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets. This role involves close collaboration with internal teams to maintain ERP system integrity, optimize inventory, and ensure accurate forecasting for healthy growth.
Direct oversight of: Accounting Department Staff (3)
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Analysis (25%): Oversee accurate and timely financial statements; analyze performance and present findings to executives. Ensure key performance indicators (KPIs) are in place for decision-making.
- Banking & Treasury Services (15%): Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and secure transactions, including ACH, wire transfers, and credit card reviews.
- Margin Analysis (15%): Monitor product margins, create financial models, and collaborate with Sales & Marketing to maintain acceptable margins and identify growth opportunities.
- Policy, Procedures & Staff Development (10%): Improve departmental efficiency, develop new procedures, and manage or train accounting staff.
- Product Costing (10%): Maintain accurate product costing in ERP system (Macola), including BOMs and cost rollups
- Budget Preparation & Analysis (10%): Develop and analyze annual and rolling budgets, report on variances, and establish quarterly targets.
- Annual Review & Internal Controls (10%): Ensure compliance with GAAP, review workflow documents, and provide technical accounting guidance.
- Insurance, Acquisitions & Misc. Support (5%): Respond to financial inquiries, work with CPA firm on year-end review, and ensure corporate resources are well-managed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and eight or more years of experience.
- 3+ years in and Accounting leadership role.
- Three to five years of experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment doing some or all
- aspects of the essential duties and responsibilities listed above; or equivalent combination of education
- and experience in the above listed essential duties and responsibilities.
- Our business operates on EOS business operating system. Previous experience with this system is a plus
- but is not required.
- Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
- Proficiency in applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and concepts.
- Proficiency in using manufacturing ERP systems, including the following modules: product costing,
- financial accounting, controlling, and forecasting. Preference for experience in Macola ERP system
- Understanding of the laws and regulations within the accounting, distribution and manufacturing
- industries.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Access.
- On-the-job training may be required.
- Strong financial and analytical abilities with the ability to collect, analyze, and present results in a concise
- format.
- Ability to work with complex data sources utilizing Microsoft Excel.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and execute responsibilities in a high volume, deadline-oriented
- environment; Willingness and adaptability to organize, implement, and perform quality work with
- accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts.
- Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and governmental
- regulations.
- Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
- Present information to and respond to questions from groups of managers and customers.
- Must possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole
- numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Apply abstract concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Core Values
Integrity “I do what I say I will do.”
Quality “I have an unyielding persistence to improve.”
Respect “I treat people the way I want to be treated.”
Commitment “I am committed to the ongoing viability of the company.”
Passion “I have the burning desire to achieve in all I do.”
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
Location:
505 Atwater Circle
St. Paul, MN 55103
Starting base salary: $110-$120K, depending on experience
If you're a strategic financial leader with a passion for driving growth, ensuring financial integrity, and optimizing business performance, we’d love to hear from you! Join our team at Crystal D, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in an innovative, collaborative environment. Apply now to help us continue turning emotions into memories and delivering "The WOW Effect."