Director of Finance

Location: Warwick, RI

Employment Type: Full-Time, In-House (with occasional remote flexibility)

Compensation: $50,000 - $80,000 per year Performance-Based Bonuses

About Us

The Slocum Group of Companies is a dynamic, multi-entity organization that includes:

• The Slocum Agency (Insurance Brokerage)

• Slocum Homes Inc. (Real Estate Brokerage)

• Slocum Cares (Non-Profit Foundation)

• Smoke Cert Solutions (Smoke Detector Installation & Certification)

• An Upcoming Real Estate School

We are seeking a strategic, hands-on financial professional to oversee and optimize our accounting and operational functions across all business units. This is an opportunity to step into a critical leadership role where your insights and expertise will help shape the future of a growing, community-driven company.

The Role: What You’ll Be Doing

This is not just a bookkeeping job. It’s a hybrid role that blends accounting, financial strategy, and operational oversight—perfect for someone looking to level up their career and grow into a controller-level position.

• Financial Management & Accounting:

• Manage accounts payable & receivable across all companies

• Process payroll, IRA contributions, and tax reporting

• Handle commission disbursements for real estate agents via ACH

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and integrate with EZLynx

• Ensure monthly bank & credit card reconciliations

• Budgeting, Reporting & Forecasting:

• Create and manage annual budgets & financial projections

• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reviews

• Monitor and improve cash flow management

• Generate and analyze ROI reports for lead generation & marketing

• Operations & Process Improvement:

• Standardize expense management & reporting systems

• Oversee FUB/Dotloop accounting integrations

• Optimize and automate financial workflows

• Keep financial records organized, electronic-first, and audit-ready

• Serve as the primary financial liaison with external accountants and tax professionals

• Strategic Growth & Leadership:

• Provide data-driven recommendations to senior leadership on profitability and cost savings

• Implement scalable financial systems to support growth across multiple companies

• Attend and contribute to weekly executive meetings

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has a strong accounting/finance background but also sees the bigger business picture

• Is eager to grow into a Controller-level role with increasing responsibility

• Thrives in fast-moving, multi-business environments

• Has experience in QuickBooks, financial reporting, and budgeting

• Can streamline financial operations and improve profitability

• Is tech-savvy and can quickly learn EZLynx, Follow Up Boss, Dotloop, and other integrations

• Wants to be a key decision-maker, not just a number-cruncher

Compensation & Growth Potential

• Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 per year (based on experience)

• Performance-Based Bonuses: Opportunity for profit-sharing incentives

• Professional Development: Clear pathway to Controller-level responsibilities

• Work Environment: Full-time, in-house, with occasional remote flexibility (snow days, family emergencies, etc.)

Why Join Us?

* You’re not just managing books—you’re shaping financial strategy across multiple businesses.

• You’ll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team that values your input.

• You’ll have the opportunity to modernize and optimize financial processes from the ground up.

• You’ll be working in a collaborative, community-focused company that’s growing.

This is the perfect opportunity for a highly capable bookkeeper, accountant, or financial professional looking for the next step in their career. If you’re ready to take on a leadership role and make a direct impact on the growth of multiple businesses, we want to hear from you.

How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your experience and why you’re interested in this role.

This hybrid role combines bookkeeping, controller-level oversight, and financial strategy—offering the perfect balance of hands-on accounting and high-level business impact.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Warwick, RI 02886 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Warwick, RI 02886: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000