Director, Finance

The Director of Finance will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive financial strategy that aligns with the organization’s overall business objectives. This role will foster a culture of collaboration and financial discipline, ensuring close alignment with cross-functional leaders and providing clear guidance on financial processes, governance, and decision-making.

This role requires a strategic leader with deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and performance management within the HVAC distribution industry. The Director will balance enterprise priorities with local business needs, leveraging insights and resources from the parent company to drive profitability, support sustainable growth, and enhance operational efficiency across all distributorships.

The Director of Finance will play a critical role in delivering actionable financial insights, strengthening internal controls, and guiding leadership through data-driven decision-making to increase market share and improve overall business performance. This position is pivotal in ensuring financial integrity, optimizing resource allocation, and building strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

This position will lead the sourcing efforts of Rheem Air Distribution as well as spearhead cross-business unit opportunities for shared categories and suppliers between RAD and our Rheem Parts Division. Our ideal candidate is located near Atlanta, GA or Houston, TX. This position follows a hybrid schedule, with 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week. Up to 50% travel is required.

• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and business unit priorities
• Establish and govern standardized financial reporting frameworks, driving accountability for key performance indicators across all business units
• Provide strategic financial leadership and decision support to executive and operational leaders, translating data into actionable insights
• Evaluate market trends, competitive dynamics, and economic conditions to inform financial strategy and business planning
• Drive profitability analysis across products, customers, and channels to optimize margins and support business decisions
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization of FP&A processes, tools, and methodologies across the organization
• Lead financial modeling, scenario planning, and ad hoc analyses to support strategic initiatives, investments, and business cases
• Oversee cost allocation methodologies and shared service structures to ensure transparency, consistency, and alignment with enterprise standards
• Strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to drive operational efficiency, optimize resource allocation, and support scalable growth across all distributorships
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field of study
• Minimum of 10+ years of finance experience, with a focus in the HVAC industry, aftermarket, parts & supplies or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience working in a complex, global manufacturing environment
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills, both written and verbal, with keen attention to detail and accuracy in messaging
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix environment
• Ability to enable organization and drive solutions
• Strong managerial, financial, and analytical skill
• Accuracy and attention to details
• Demonstrated ability to understand, analyze and articulate business process improvement opportunities
• Demonstrated ability to manage internal and external relationships
• Demonstrated abilities in project management and planning skills
• Strong change management skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills to foster a culture of agility and efficiency.
• Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment, demonstrating dedication to teamwork, a strong work ethic, and adaptability to new challenges and ideas
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
• Independent thought, good judgment, problem solving skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects a must.
• Ability to travel up to 50% domestically without restrictions.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

As a Leader At Rheem, How You Achieve Results Is As Important As The Results You Achieve. While LEADING DEPARTMENTS AND FUNCTIONS, You Will Be Expected To Demonstrate The Following Competencies And Behaviors

• Building Business/Functional Talent
• Building Partnerships
• Coaching
• Compelling Communication
• Creating Influence
• Driving Change
• Driving Execution
• Driving Innovation
• Empowering Others
• Focusing on Customer-First
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Promoting Global Business Growth
• Systematic/Tactical Direction

Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deliver reliable performance, comfort and energy savings for residential and commercial applications worldwide. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

• Listening to Understand – Open mind, learning from others, accepting feedback, embracing the objective
• Contributing Respectfully - Sharing opinions, valuing ideas, sharing opposing perspectives with respect
• Thinking Creatively – Applying creativity, seeking improvements, understanding from the customers’ lens
• Acting with Responsibility – Owning decisions and actions, acting with integrity, embracing accountability

Rheem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rheem encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including those of any race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The job description above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, or Vermont.

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