Director, Finance Job at Daikin, Grand Rapids, MI

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  • Daikin
  • Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Director, Finance – Williams Division serves as the senior finance leader for the Williams Division, partnering closely with division leadership and corporate headquarters to drive financial performance, operational effectiveness, and disciplined business growth.

This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on execution across financial planning & analysis (FP&A), accounting operations, working capital management, credit oversight, and financial reporting. The position is responsible for ensuring strong financial controls, actionable business insights, accurate forecasting, and alignment between operational priorities and financial outcomes.

The role provides leadership across divisional finance operations and financial support functions while serving as a key business partner to operational leadership.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning, Forecasting & Business Partnership
  • Lead the development of the annual budget, financial forecasts, and long-range financial planning activities for the Williams Division.
  • Provide hands-on leadership in FP&A activities, including monthly financial analysis, KPI reporting, variance analysis, and performance reviews.
  • Partner closely with sales, operations, and division leadership to identify business risks, opportunities, and performance drivers.
  • Develop financial dashboards and actionable reporting tools that support operational decision making and business growth initiatives.
  • Lead capital expense planning processes and ensure alignment with company priorities and strategic objectives.
  • Support pricing, profitability, and operational improvement initiatives through financial analysis and business partnership.
Financial Operations, Controls & Reporting
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
  • Maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies, and compliance with corporate, audit, and statutory requirements.
  • Oversee financial reporting accuracy, accounting operations, and coordination with internal and external audit activities.
  • Continuously improve financial processes, reporting transparency, and operational efficiencies.
  • Support corporate reporting requirements and financial analysis requests from executive leadership and corporate headquarters.
Credit, Working Capital & Cash Flow Management
  • Oversee credit and collections strategies while balancing customer support, commercial relationships, and prudent risk management.
  • Monitor and actively manage working capital performance, including receivables, payables, inventory metrics, and cash flow performance.
  • Establish and maintain financial policies, approval frameworks, and escalation processes aligned with business objectives.
  • Partner with operational leadership to support financial discipline and cash flow optimization initiatives.
Leadership & Communication
  • Serve as a trusted financial advisor to Williams Division leadership and corporate finance teams.
  • Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic analyses to executive leadership and corporate headquarters.
  • Translate complex financial information into clear business implications and operational recommendations.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor finance team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Support cross-functional initiatives and strategic business projects across the division.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience.
  • Strong FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience with the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.
  • Demonstrated experience partnering with operational leadership and supporting business decision making.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, financial reporting, and working capital management.
  • Proven ability to prepare and present financial results and analytical insights to executive leadership and corporate stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical skills, business acumen, communication skills, and leadership capabilities.
  • Experience leading teams and driving process improvement initiatives in a fast-paced business environment.
Leadership Scope

This position provides leadership and oversight across divisional finance operations and financial support functions, including:

  • Division Finance
  • Accounting
  • Credit & Collections
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Accounts Payable
  • Financial Reporting and Compliance Activities

The role partners closely with operational leadership and corporate finance teams to support business performance, financial accountability, and strategic decision making.

Reports To

Williams Chief Operating Officer (COO)

People Management

Yes

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding equal employment opportunity and accommodations.

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