Upstate Coin & Gold · 14 hours ago
Director of Finance
Upstate Coin & Gold is seeking a Director of Finance who will act as a strategic partner to the VP of Finance & Accounting. This role focuses on financial planning, inventory management, and driving business growth initiatives, while also integrating technology and AI to enhance financial insights.
Responsibilities
Lead annual budgeting, monthly (or quarterly) forecasting, and long-term strategic planning processes
Ensure ownership of budgets across departments, enforce variance monitoring, and lead discussions on corrective actions to address any discrepancies
Provide scenario modeling, financial forecasting, and decision support for capital allocation, expansion, and investment initiatives
Deliver regular updates and decision-support tools to the leadership team
Lead cost reduction efforts and analyze operational efficiency
Establish and enforce financial controls around inventory, including reconciliation, cycle counts, and physical audits
Oversee inventory valuation methodologies to ensure accurate reporting and alignment with precious metals volatility
Ensure alignment between physical inventory and hedging/margin balances to maintain accurate records
Monitor and report on KPIs such as turnover, carrying costs, and margin impact
Use ERP and automation tools to forecast inventory needs and optimize working capital
Partner with the leadership team on evaluating new business lines, partnerships, and expansion opportunities
Lead financial modeling, due diligence, and integration planning for acquisitions or joint ventures
Build scalable financial frameworks that enable the company to launch new initiatives quickly and effectively
Execute special projects as directed by the VP of Finance & Accounting to address emerging business needs or strategic opportunities
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis and support for high-priority executive initiatives
Make technology, automation, and AI integration a core foundation of the finance function
Implement projects only with clear ROI and measurable business impact
Partner with IT and operations to ensure finance systems evolve with business needs and growth
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing finance team
Provide mentorship to staff to ensure continuous professional growth
Create a culture of accountability, innovation, and adaptability
Drive organizational change by implementing automation-first processes that allow teams to focus on higher-value work
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-10 years of progressive finance leadership
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analytics
Highly skilled in Excel and/or Google Sheets
Strong command of automation tools, dashboards, and data visualization
Preferred
MBA or CFA preferred
Exposure to commodities, trading, or precious metals is a plus
Hands-on expertise with ERP systems (NetSuite strongly preferred)
Benefits
Up to 6% company match on 401(k)
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Employee Assistance plans
HSA and FSA plans (pre-tax benefit)
Company paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
Supplemental coverage available, including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospitalization, and Pet
PTO and paid holidays