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Speedy CPS is seeking a Finance Director to lead our transition from an outsourced accounting model to a stronger internal finance and accounting function. We currently partner with an expert, well regarded outside accounting firm that has helped us build strong financial controls and processes for many years. As our company continues to grow in size, complexity, and number of locations, we believe the time is right to bring more of our day‑to‑day accounting leadership, financial reporting, and finance team management in‑house. This role will lead that transition.

• Lead the Transition to an Internal Finance Function
  • Partner with our outside firm, company leadership, and internal staff to transition day‑to‑day accounting and finance functions in‑house.
  • Maintain the strength of existing accounting controls while improving internal access to timely financial information.
  • Help determine which accounting functions should be internalized first and how to structure the team for long‑term success.
  • Build clear workflows, documentation, accountability, and reporting rhythms for the internal accounting team.
  • Maintain a strong ongoing relationship with the outside accounting firm for tax support, transition support, and other potential financial services.
• Accounting Operations and Month‑End Close
  • Own and improve the monthly close process.
  • Ensure accurate, timely, and useful financial statements.
  • Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial data integrity.
  • Improve the speed, consistency, and usefulness of monthly financial reporting.
  • Help leadership gain faster access to relevant financial information and clearer insight into business performance.
  • Maintain adherence to GAAP and sound accounting practices.
• Financial Reporting, Analysis, and Insights
  • Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports for company leadership.
  • Help translate financial results into clear operational insights.
  • Support the development of better KPI dashboards, financial scorecards, and management reporting tools.
  • Provide analysis related to revenue, gross margin, labor, expenses, cash flow, location performance, and overall profitability.
  • Assist with pro forma modeling and financial analysis for future location expansion or other major business decisions.
  • Provide practical financial recommendations that help leadership make better operating decisions.
• Team Leadership and Development
  • Lead and develop the internal accounting team, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bookkeeping, and accounting staff.
  • Adopt and support strong existing AR processes while helping build out AP and broader accounting functions.
  • Hire, train, coach, and hold team members accountable as the department grows.
  • Build a team culture of accuracy, responsiveness, accountability, service, and continuous improvement.
  • Manage both in‑person and remote or hybrid accounting team members.
  • Ensure the accounting team is responsive to internal customers across all locations.
• Internal Controls and Process Improvement
  • Maintain strong internal controls during and after the transition from outsourced accounting support.
  • Identify and address gaps in accounting processes, approval workflows, documentation, and reporting.
  • Build repeatable processes that reduce risk and improve efficiency.
  • Ensure financial processes can scale with continued company growth.
  • Partner with operations and leadership to improve visibility into financial performance across locations and departments.
• Systems, Reporting, and Inventory Support
  • Work within our current accounting system, QuickBooks, while helping evaluate future system needs.
  • Support improvements to reporting tools and financial dashboards.
  • Help identify and implement better inventory accounting or inventory management processes.
  • Partner with operations to improve visibility into cost, margin, inventory, and production‑related financial data.
  • Support future accounting system, ERP, or reporting tool improvements as needed.
• Cash Flow and Financial Planning Support
  • Monitor and report on cash flow trends.
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
  • Assist with capital expenditure analysis and financial modeling.
  • Provide financial insight to support pricing discussions, operational decisions, and long‑term planning.
  • Support leadership with practical, timely, and useful financial analysis.
• Banking relationships and debt structure will remain primarily with ownership, though this role may assist with related reporting and analysis as needed.
• Payroll and workers’ compensation are handled by our HR department and are not part of this role’s core responsibilities.

• A smooth transition from outsourced day‑to‑day accounting support to a capable internal accounting function.
• Strong internal controls maintained throughout the transition.
• Faster and more useful month‑end financial reporting.
• A clear close calendar and reliable accounting rhythm.
• A developing internal team with strong ownership of AR, AP, bookkeeping, and accounting workflows.
• Improved financial visibility for leadership.
• Strong partnership with outside accounting firm for tax, transition, and advisory support.
• Better reporting and insight into company‑wide and location‑level performance.
• Over time, stronger KPI reporting, better financial modeling, improved inventory/accounting systems, and a finance function that helps the company scale with discipline.

• Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month‑end close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
  • Progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally including Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accounting Manager responsibilities.
  • Experience leading accounting staff or building accounting processes.
  • Strong analytical ability and comfort translating financial information into business insight.
  • Ability to work hands‑on in the details while also building scalable processes and teams.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with operators, executives, outside accounting partners, and remote team members.
  • High integrity, strong judgment, and a practical approach to problem solving.
• Preferred
  • CPA or CMA designation.
  • Experience in manufacturing, printing, signage, distribution, construction‑adjacent services, or another job‑costing / project‑based business.
  • Multi‑location business experience.
  • Experience transitioning accounting functions from outsourced providers to internal teams.
  • Experience with QuickBooks and related reporting tools.
  • Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or ERP/reporting system improvements.

• Hands‑on: willing to get into the details, especially during the transition period.
• Strategic but practical: able to provide insight without losing sight of daily execution.
• A builder: energized by creating structure, process, and accountability.
• Collaborative: comfortable working closely with ownership, operations, HR, outside partners, and accounting staff.
• Curious: interested in learning the business, asking good questions, and improving what exists.
• Scrappy: able to make progress in a fast‑moving environment without needing everything to be perfect first.
• Excellent: committed to accurate work, strong controls, and high professional standards.
• Human‑centered: able to lead people with respect, clarity, and accountability.

This role is based primarily at our Idaho Falls, Idaho headquarters and is expected to be in person, especially during the transition and team‑building phase. Some occasional travel to other company locations may be required. Hybrid flexibility may be considered in the future after the internal finance function is successfully established and operating effectively.

• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Supplemental insurance plans
• 401k Retirement account matching
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays (birthday is part of holiday program)
• Employee discounts
• Planet Fitness Program