Director of Finance & Accounting

Join Linder Industrial Machinery Company, a leading heavy equipment dealer, as the Director of Finance and Accounting in Plant City, Florida. This onsite role anchors FP&A, financial reporting, and accounting operations, partnering with Sales, Operations, and Executive Leadership to drive profitable growth through modernization and disciplined controls. You will help shape the company’s financial future with high visibility across strategy, operations, and performance. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer and has direct oversight of the Controller and the FP&A & Business Intelligence Manager.

Benefits

• Chance to influence the financial strategy of a market leading heavy equipment dealer
• High visibility role with direct impact on strategy, operations, and financial performance
• Leadership of two essential functions, Accounting and FP&A, with established teams
• Commitment to modernization, data driven decision making, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth

Responsibilities

• Direct the ongoing development and enhancement of the FP&A function, including reporting, forecasting, and analytics
• Own the annual budget cycle, long range planning, and monthly budget to actual variance analysis
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations leadership to deliver financial insights, scenario modeling, and decision support
• Lead financial analysis for strategic initiatives, capital investments, and business cases
• Prepare the internal financial reporting package and support divisional reporting initiatives
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, debt modeling, and liquidity planning
• Develop FP&A talent and advance analytics and business intelligence capabilities
• Provide senior leadership for the accounting department, including staff development, clear career paths, and a strong internal talent pipeline
• Lead technology implementations and process improvements to modernize accounting operations and reduce administrative costs
• Ensure the accounting function is future-ready through automation, workflow optimization, and adoption of best in class tools
• Serve as senior leader of the financial statement audit and act as liaison with external auditors
• Oversee Controller's month end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and IFRS compliance
• Provide senior level review of monthly financial statements and select journal entries and reconciliations
• Oversee income tax provisions, estimates, and coordination with external tax advisors
• Act as backup for treasury and accounting management functions to ensure continuity of operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting requirements
• Proven experience leading FP&A and accounting teams
• Track record of modernizing processes, implementing technology, and driving operational efficiency
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience with ERP upgrades and BI tools
• Ability to partner effectively with cross functional leaders in a fast paced, operational environment

Technologies

• E-Emphasys ERP
• Power BI
• Microsoft Power Apps
• Advanced Excel