Director of Finance

We are looking for a strategic finance leader to oversee financial planning, reporting, and governance for our Houston, Texas operations. This position partners closely with commercial and operational leadership to translate business performance into actionable financial insight and support sound decision-making. The role also ensures strong control over accounting, compliance, and statutory obligations while maintaining accurate and timely reporting across the organization.

Responsibilities:
• Partner with business leadership to evaluate performance trends, identify financial drivers, and provide guidance that supports operational and commercial decisions.
• Lead the development of long-range financial plans, annual budgets, and rolling forecasts to support business strategy and performance management.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to reporting timelines.
• Maintain consistency between operational platforms and core financial records by reviewing data alignment and resolving reporting discrepancies.
• Monitor balance sheet activity through regular reconciliations, follow-up on aged items, and coordinate resolution of outstanding issues related to receivables, inventory, and cash accounts.
• Advise internal stakeholders on finance and tax matters, including customer credit assessments and financial review of vessel chartering decisions.
• Manage intercompany accounting activities by ensuring timely billing, accurate recording of receivables and payables, and prompt settlement of balances between entities.
• Ensure all tax and statutory filings are completed on schedule and that related payments to government authorities are submitted on time.
• Track and review general and administrative spending for the Houston, Texas location and assigned business areas, helping leaders manage costs effectively.
• Represent the finance function in regional leadership and board-level discussions while promoting compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related leadership role.
• Demonstrated background in corporate financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close processes and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience reconciling and monitoring balance sheet accounts with a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret financial results and communicate recommendations to senior business leaders.
• Familiarity with tax compliance, statutory reporting, and intercompany accounting practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to deadlines and detail.

Compensation

$160,000.00-$165,000.00 Yearly

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