Finance Director

Job Title:

Finance Director Location:

Glen Arbor (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

The Finance Director is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise's financial strategy in partnership with the Leadership Team. This role provides enterprise‑level financial insight, stewardship, and operational discipline to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and long‑term organizational health. The Finance Director leads the Finance Department with clear expectations, accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing Finance team by setting clear goals, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. Serve as a key financial advisor to the VP of Administration and Leadership Team, providing insight on investments, risk, growth initiatives, and long‑range planning. Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic analysis to executive leadership with clarity, confidence, and business context. Own the financial systems roadmap, serving as the business leader for the Acumatica ERP finance module and Nectari data platform by partnering cross‑functionally to optimize reporting, automation, and data integrity. Lead enterprise financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, translating financial insights into clear recommendations that inform strategic and operational decisions. Oversee daily financial operations, including cash flow management, expenditures, and financial controls. Lead general accounting functions, including journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with

U.S. GAAP.

Align Finance Department priorities with organizational objectives, ensuring the team is positioned to support both current operations and future growth. Establish and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial processes that ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the organization grows. Direct the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring conformance with accounting standards and internal expectations. Prepare financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives. Manage and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax filings. Oversee finance‑related audits, including tax and financial audits, and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors. Perform other duties as assigned, with an expectation of proactive leadership and initiative. Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders (Sales, Retail, Operations, HR, and Marketing) to provide financial insights and operational guidance. Expand and streamline our financial processes to scale with the company's growth. Manage key banking and credit relationships.

Necessary Skills:

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution. Demonstrated ability to influence decision‑making through clear, data‑driven insights. High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Deep understanding of US GAAP and financial best practices. Superior organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Exceptional critical thinking, problem‑solving, and analytical skills. Support Core Values, Code of Conduct, and workplace diversity. Goal-oriented with a humble approach. Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a growing organization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Finance Director reports to the VP of Administration and is accountable for the Finance Department's performance, structure, and alignment with organizational priorities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability you are required to possess. Reasonable accommodations may be made, should you have a disability, to allow you to perform the essential functions. Education and / or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in progressive leadership of a Finance or Accounting Team. Experience supporting a growing or multi-location organization preferred. CPA or other relevant qualifications are a plus

Leadership Skills:

Exceptional ability to lead people and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization is essential. Ensure strict confidentiality of financial information and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and turn data into actionable strategies for all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Superior mathematical skills; leadership and experience in financial management. Ability to organize large amounts of data for comprehension and presentation.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to communicate issues accurately and thoroughly to all individuals involved. Assist in the development of solid procedures/practices that follow appropriate measures.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, you should have a strong working knowledge of accounting, audit, finance, tax, and strategic planning software. High proficiency in Microsoft is necessary. Experience working in ERP software is required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit stationary at a desk for long periods of time. Use of computer, laptop, and other office equipment with close range visual focus. Use of standard office equipment including scanner, phone, keyboard, and monitor.

Travel:

Over the course of the job duties, occasional travel may be necessary between various Cherry Republic locations. Most travel will be within Northern Michigan locations (Glen Arbor, Traverse City, and Empire), but minimal travel to other Cherry Republic locations or offsite meetings may be necessary.

Soft Skills:

Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment with interactions. Must exhibit adaptability, accountability, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative spirit, with a genuine interest in helping others succeed. Finance Director 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 6026 S Lake St, Glen Arbor, MI 49636 $97,000 - $105,000 a year Cherry Republic 37 reviews $97,000 - $105,000 a year

Job Title:

Finance Director Location:

Glen Arbor (Hybrid)

Job Summary:

The Finance Director is a strategic leader responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise's financial strategy in partnership with the Leadership Team. This role provides enterprise‑level financial insight, stewardship, and operational discipline to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and long‑term organizational health. The Finance Director leads the Finance Department with clear expectations, accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement while serving as a trusted advisor to senior leaders.

Essential Responsibilities:

Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing Finance team by setting clear goals, developing talent, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth. Serve as a key financial advisor to the VP of Administration and Leadership Team, providing insight on investments, risk, growth initiatives, and long‑range planning. Present financial results, forecasts, and strategic analysis to executive leadership with clarity, confidence, and business context. Own the financial systems roadmap, serving as the business leader for the Acumatica ERP finance module and Nectari data platform by partnering cross‑functionally to optimize reporting, automation, and data integrity. Lead enterprise financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis, translating financial insights into clear recommendations that inform strategic and operational decisions. Oversee daily financial operations, including cash flow management, expenditures, and financial controls. Lead general accounting functions, including journal entries, account analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with

U.S. GAAP.

Align Finance Department priorities with organizational objectives, ensuring the team is positioned to support both current operations and future growth. Establish and continuously improve accounting policies, internal controls, and financial processes that ensure accuracy, compliance, and scalability as the organization grows. Direct the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial data. Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring conformance with accounting standards and internal expectations. Prepare financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and strategic initiatives. Manage and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting and tax filings. Oversee finance‑related audits, including tax and financial audits, and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors. Perform other duties as assigned, with an expectation of proactive leadership and initiative. Partner closely with cross‑functional leaders (Sales, Retail, Operations, HR, and Marketing) to provide financial insights and operational guidance. Expand and streamline our financial processes to scale with the company's growth. Manage key banking and credit relationships.

Necessary Skills:

Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution. Demonstrated ability to influence decision‑making through clear, data‑driven insights. High integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to excellence. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization. Deep understanding of US GAAP and financial best practices. Superior organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. Exceptional critical thinking, problem‑solving, and analytical skills. Support Core Values, Code of Conduct, and workplace diversity. Goal-oriented with a humble approach. Comfort navigating ambiguity and leading through change in a growing organization

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Finance Director reports to the VP of Administration and is accountable for the Finance Department's performance, structure, and alignment with organizational priorities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability you are required to possess. Reasonable accommodations may be made, should you have a disability, to allow you to perform the essential functions. Education and / or

Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years' experience in progressive leadership of a Finance or Accounting Team. Experience supporting a growing or multi-location organization preferred. CPA or other relevant qualifications are a plus

Leadership Skills:

Exceptional ability to lead people and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization is essential. Ensure strict confidentiality of financial information and uphold the highest ethical standards.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and turn data into actionable strategies for all levels of the organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Superior mathematical skills; leadership and experience in financial management. Ability to organize large amounts of data for comprehension and presentation.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to communicate issues accurately and thoroughly to all individuals involved. Assist in the development of solid procedures/practices that follow appropriate measures.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, you should have a strong working knowledge of accounting, audit, finance, tax, and strategic planning software. High proficiency in Microsoft is necessary. Experience working in ERP software is required.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit stationary at a desk for long periods of time. Use of computer, laptop, and other office equipment with close range visual focus. Use of standard office equipment including scanner, phone, keyboard, and monitor.

Travel:

Over the course of the job duties, occasional travel may be necessary between various Cherry Republic locations. Most travel will be within Northern Michigan locations (Glen Arbor, Traverse City, and Empire), but minimal travel to other Cherry Republic locations or offsite meetings may be necessary.

Soft Skills:

Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment with interactions. Must exhibit adaptability, accountability, emotional intelligence, and a collaborative spirit, with a genuine interest in helping others succeed.