Director of Finance bei Air Techniques, Inc.

About Air Techniques:

Air Techniques, Inc. is a leading dental equipment manufacturer headquartered in Melville, New York and is part of a global dental Group, Dürr Dental, based in Germany. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Finance to lead our finance team and play a key role in shaping our financial strategy. This hands-on leadership role requires a seasoned professional with a background in manufacturing finance, and international experience is a plus. The ideal candidate will oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and sales analysis, while also driving process improvements across departments. As a member of our senior management team, the Director of Finance will collaborate closely with the General Manager and COO, Group Finance team, and Board of Directors.  This is a high-impact role offering the opportunity to contribute to strategic decision-making and long-term business success.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages the Finance team in the following areas:
• Accounting and taxation
• Financial reporting and budgeting
• Sales analysis and reporting
• Hands-on team manager who both, manages the team and takes on operational responsibilities
• Manages all aspects of financial management, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures
• Member of the Air Techniques senior management team
• Reports to the Group CFO in Germany.
• Develops and presents company financial results during International Board of Directors meetings.

Accounting and taxation:

• Manages all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, G/L and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Manages corporate insurance
• Supports month-end and year-end closing process and ensures quality control and compliance
• Supports Auditors, Tax Accountants, and Consultants for the preparation of local, state, and federal reporting and filings.

Financial reporting and budgeting:

• Coordinates process and prepares annual budget and monthly financial forecasts
• Manages product calculations processes and conducts profitability analysis
• Develops and implements cost center accounting
• Continuously develops and improves financial and operating metrics

Sales analysis and reporting:

• Analyzes and discusses sales data with sales team, product management and management board
• Conducts in-depths pricing and quantity analysis
• Develops and oversees calculation of sales force compensation and bonuses as well as customer rebate programs

Work Experience:

• Min. 8 years of progressive responsibility in finance functions
• Advanced knowledge in accounting, taxation, budgeting and reporting
• Experienced in leading, managing and developing a team
• Advanced IT systems knowledge

1. ERP (Epicor preferred)
2. Microsoft Office
3. Business Intelligence systems

Core Skills:

• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Team player with hands on working style
• Good presentation skills
• Deep knowledge of accounting and controlling processes
• Holistic thinking and ability to assess and improve core business processes

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration or related, or equivalent business experience required
• MBA Preferred