<p>At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 120 family-owned and operated stores. The Finance Director - FP&A is a business partner that uses financial acumen and data to shape the strategic direction and influence decisions to achieve our business goals.</p> <p>Why you'll want to join our team:</p> <ul> <li>Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for nearly 80 years </li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan </li><li>Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses. </li><li>Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include- Value City Furniture, American Signature Furniture, DSW, and American Eagle Outfitters </li></ul> <p>What your day will look like:</p> <ul> <li>Lead the annual financial (budget) and strategic plan process </li><li>Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models for revenue, expenses, and cash flow </li><li>Monitor inventory productivity and GMROI </li><li>Partner with marketing to evaluate promotional and media effectiveness </li><li>Manage the development of reporting and KPIs for the business </li><li>Provide financial guidance to executive leadership on operational results and recommendations. </li><li>Prepare visually engaging and intuitive financial reports and presentations for executive-level meetings </li><li>Oversee day-to-day financial operations, managing and mentoring a small team and fostering growth and cross-functional collaboration </li><li>Continuously evaluate and improve FP&A tools, processes, and systems, leveraging technology to drive efficiencies </li></ul> <p>Some of the capabilities the Finance Director - FP&A will possess:</p> <ul> <li>Strong financial and business acumen </li><li>Proven ability to influence operating partners </li><li>Demonstrated passion for leading people </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting; MBA or CPA a plus </li><li>8+ years of progressively responsible finance/accounting experience in FP&A or corporate finance; Retail industry experience a plus </li><li>3+ years of demonstrated leadership in managing and developing a finance team </li><li>Experience in the furniture industry or a similar product-based environment (e.g., manufacturing, consumer goods, retail) </li><li>Strong analytical skills and deep experience with financial modeling, margin analysis, and operational metrics </li><li>Advanced PC skill proficiency, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint </li><li>Attention to detail </li><li>Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate across all levels, including translating complex financial information clearly and concisely to both finance and non-finance stakeholders </li><li>Track record of serving others and putting team goals first </li><li>Proactive approach; identifies and solves problems </li><li>Adaptability; flexible to changing market forces and shifting priorities </li><li>Desire to continuously improve and remain curious </li></ul>