Assistant Director of Finance

Position Title: Assistant Director of Finance

Location: Sarasota, FL (preferred location) or Minneapolis, MN (alternative) - Onsite

Reports To: Director of Finance & Investments

Compensation Range: $200-$250K annual salary

Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off

The Ceres Commitment

Ceres Global is a network of companies delivering integrated solutions in infrastructure, power, environmental services, and community resilience. Founded in 1976, Ceres has grown from a Midwest operation to a global enterprise with nine offices across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, India, and New Zealand.

With $2 billion in bonded project capacity and nearly 50 years of experience, Ceres Global serves clients worldwide through specialized units in disaster recovery, electrical infrastructure, power generation, heavy civil construction, environmental restoration, and materials recovery. These units operate as one cohesive force, combining local insight, shared resources, and global expertise to create lasting impact.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you'll fit right in. We don't just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

We're hiring an Assistant Director of Finance to join our Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. team and become a member of the finance leadership team. This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity and operational excellence across our global entities.

This role will be based at our corporate headquarters in Sarasota, FL and reports to Director of Finance, also located in FL. Initially, you will work onsite at our Brooklyn Park, MN office to integrate with the accounting team and gain a thorough understanding of our operations.

The Assistant Director of Finance will lead a team that is geographically dispersed and drive initiatives focused on leveraging best practices in accounting and treasury operations, system optimization. You will assess and leverage our accounting and finance global capability operations. In addition, you will ensure operational consistency across Ceres group of companies in support of operational and strategic objectives. The Assistant Director will be responsible for developing and overseeing change management plans.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all Ceres entities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Review entity-level and consolidated financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and control standards.
• Support the preparation of annual audits and tax filings through coordination with external auditors and advisors.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation and internal control frameworks.

Banking, Treasury and Cash Flow Management

• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance & Investment and assist with daily cash management, including cash positioning, transfers, and intercompany funding activities.
• Develop treasury dashboards and KPI's to enhance visibility into cash balances, bank exposure, and capital activity; use data to analyze and report on trends.
• Improve treasury practices, including banking structure optimization, cash pooling, and account management.
• Oversee and monitor working capital metrics and supporting initiatives to improve liquidity and operational cash efficiency.
• Participate in short- and long-term cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.

Process Improvement and System Optimization

• Design and execute strategies to enhance efficiencies and capabilities in our India operations by collaborating with key stakeholders, to include improvements in ERP (Vista/Trimble) and Salesforce capabilities and integration.
• Oversee and lead accounting process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and the India accounting team
• Standardize accounting processes across AP, AR, payroll, job costing, equipment costing, and intercompany transactions.
• Support implementation of workflow automation and internal control enhancements.
• Assist with financial data migration, system upgrades, and ERP optimization initiatives to create a cohesive reporting ecosystem.

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote and offshore teams and create a positive work environment and ensure members are engaged and motivated.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Support and mentor accounting staff across multiple business units and entities.
• Conduct performance appraisals, provide coaching and administer progressive discipline when necessary.
• Bridge communication between the U.S. and India accounting teams to ensure efficient close cycles and consistent data accuracy.

Strategic Support & Business Partnership

• Provide analytical support for financial planning, capital allocation, and investment evaluations across the Ceres group
• Support post-acquisition integration and establishment of new entities to ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and standards
• Deliver data-driven financial insights to support informed strategic decision-making
• Create management dashboards and KPI reporting to enhance performance visibility.

Required Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional environments to include global experience.
• Experience leading and managing a global team.
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of GAAP, consolidations, and intercompany accounting.
• Banking and Treasury experience to include cash management, forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital optimization.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Vista/Trimble preferred), Excel, and business intelligence tools (Power BI).
• Proven track record of process improvement, system implementation, and change management.
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally (eg. FL, CA, Puerto Rico, India, New Zealand).

Preferred Qualifications

• CMA
• Industry experience in construction, environmental services, disaster recovery, or private equity.

Why Join Ceres?

At Ceres, you won't just have a job, you'll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:

• A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities.

Ceres Environmental Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Ceres does not sponsor employmentbased visas for this position unless stated otherwise.

E-Verify: We comply with Federal law by verifying employment eligibility.