Director of Finance

The Ziegenfelder Director of Finance:

• Direct the monthly financial reporting process and ensure results are prepared timely, accurately, and in accordance with GAAP.
• Manage and coordinate the annual financial audit.
• Own the financial reporting process including monthly/annual Financial Statement reports.  Coordinate with the Financial Planning and Analysis team to drive meaningful improvements in reporting.
• Manage the year-end close process.
• Work with the IT department to drive enhancements in the reporting process.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing, recommending, and monitoring policies and procedures related to the company’s internal control environment.
• Understand and manage the transaction reporting process.
• Assist with the annual budget preparation.
• Assist the Financial Planning and Analysis team by monitoring variances, summarizing trends, and investigating budget deficiencies.
• Direct, supervise, lead, and mentor the accounting department staff.  Activities include periodic performance reviews and working with the team on training and development plans.
• Supervise and participate in all aspects of the day-to-day accounting function for the company.
• Identify cost savings by understanding where operational efficiencies lie to be able to recommend and implement more efficient ways to support the business as well as meeting the accounting and finance department needs.
• Gain an understanding of the cost of business activities such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor costs.
• Work with other departments to educate them on policies and procedures and help them understand their financial results.
• Assist with calculating the quarterly tax estimates and supporting the corporate tax team with timely information needed to prepare the annual tax returns.
• Assist with capital expenditure tracking of costs, including budget and actual.
• Support the VP of Finance & Accounting with special projects and workflow process improvements.

Who We Are
The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.   
 
Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.