Position Summary
The Senior Director, Revenue Finance serves as a key strategic business partner responsible for leading financial planning, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance activities across the organization. This role provides leadership in financial strategy, performance management, and decision support while ensuring compliance, strong internal controls, and effective resource allocation. The Senior Director of Finance collaborates closely with executive leadership to drive profitable growth, operational excellence, and long-term financial sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Strategy & Leadership
- Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead long-range financial planning and scenario modeling.
- Evaluate business opportunities, investments, acquisitions, and capital allocation initiatives.
- Support organizational growth through data-driven financial analysis.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics.
- Analyze financial results against budget, forecast, and prior-year performance.
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve financial performance.
- Deliver actionable business insights through financial modeling and reporting.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance practices.
- Coordinate external audits and support regulatory reporting requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
Business Partnership & Operational Support
- Collaborate with department leaders to improve financial and operational performance.
- Provide guidance on cost management, resource planning, and profitability improvement initiatives.
- Support pricing, contract analysis, and investment decision-making processes.
- Drive financial discipline and accountability throughout the organization.
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
- Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
- Build organizational capability through effective talent management and succession planning.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify and implement improvements in financial processes, reporting, and systems.
- Leverage technology and automation to enhance efficiency and analytical capabilities.
- Lead finance transformation initiatives and support enterprise-wide improvement projects.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or other relevant advanced certification preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing finance teams.
- Demonstrated success in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnership.
- Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and boards of directors.
- Experience in a complex, multi-department, or multi-entity organization preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen.
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
- Proven ability to influence decision-making across all organizational levels.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, financial planning tools, and advanced Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience managing finance teams
- Demonstrated success in financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and business partnership
- Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and boards of directors
- Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
- Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
- Deep understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to influence decision-making across organizational levels
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities
- Proficiency with ERP systems, financial planning tools, and advanced Excel
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant advanced certification
- Experience in a complex, multi-department, or multi-entity organization
What We Do
Direct Travel is a leading provider of corporate travel management services. The company has been providing travel management for over 40 years, working with clients to develop highly customized travel programs. By leveraging both the expertise of its people and innovative solutions, Direct Travel enables clients to derive the greatest value from their travel program in terms of superior service, progressive technologies and significant cost savings. Direct Travel has offices in over 70 locations across North America and the UK and is currently ranked 12th on Travel Weekly’s Power List. For more information, visit www.dt.com. Additionally, Creative Group, a subsidiary of Direct Travel, designs global programs and experiences that reward excellence and inspire people to reach their full potential – we call it Thrivability. Creative Group is a full-service performance improvement company specializing in meetings and events, group incentive travel, employee engagement and recognition, sales incentives and channel loyalty programs. Creative Group serves a client roster of Fortune 500 companies in a broad range of industries.

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