Authority Brands Inc. is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ.
Sr. Manager, Strategic Finance
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Strategic Finance reports to the SVP of Finance and serves as a key finance partner to the executive team on initiatives that drive enterprise value across Authority Brands' portfolio of home services brands. This role leads strategic projects and long-range planning efforts, owns monthly investor reporting and quarterly board materials, and supports lender reporting and covenant compliance under the company's credit facilities. The Senior Manager also plays a central role in the company's acquisition strategy, leading financial diligence, modeling, and valuation for M&A transactions and overseeing post-close financial integration. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical and modeling skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear insights for executive, board, sponsor, and lender audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Projects & Value Creation
- Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic initiatives that drive enterprise value.
- Lead cross-functional teams to analyze business performance, evaluate new business opportunities, and enhance profitability.
- Support the executive team in long-term strategic planning.
Capital Expenditures, Strategic Project Budgets & Long-Range Planning
- Own and maintain the company's long-range plan, incorporating acquisitions, strategic initiatives, and capital structure assumptions to support executive, board, and sponsor discussions
- Develop and manage the annual capital expenditure budget, tracking spend against approved plans and evaluating returns on major investments
- Own budgets for strategic and transformation projects, monitoring spend, timelines, and milestones and measuring realized benefits against original business cases
- Deliver regular reporting to executive leadership on capital spend and the status, cost, and value of the strategic project portfolio
Investor Reporting
- Own monthly investor reporting packages, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with investor expectations.
- Prepare quarterly board materials, including financial updates, strategic narratives, and performance dashboards.
Lender Compliance & Reporting
- Support lender reporting requirements, covenant compliance, and communication related to credit facilities.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
M&A Diligence, Integration & Closing
- Lead or support financial due diligence, modeling, and valuation efforts for M&A transactions.
- Oversee financial integration efforts post-close, including opening balance sheet setup and true-up processes.
- Collaborate with legal, accounting, and operations teams to ensure seamless transaction execution and integration.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 9+ years of progressive finance experience, with significant exposure to a multi-unit operating environment (home services or similar)
- Background in strategic finance, investment banking, M&A consulting or due diligence
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel
- Ability to translate financial complexity into clear, actionable communication for non-finance audiences
We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include, PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.
Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.
Skills Required
- 9+ years of progressive finance experience
- Significant experience in a multi-unit operating environment, preferably home services or similar
- Background in strategic finance, investment banking, M&A consulting, or due diligence
- Strong financial modeling and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to translate financial complexity into clear, actionable communication for non-finance audiences
What We Do
Authority Brands is a parent company and franchisor of a portfolio of home-service businesses serving homeowners across residential needs. It grows these brands through acquisitions and supports franchise owners with training, marketing, technology, and operational resources so local franchise locations can build their businesses and deliver trusted services. Its network spans services from the property line to the roof line, including various household maintenance and repair needs.
