Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa
Director, Franchise Finance & Growth
Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa, Clearwater, Florida, United States, 34623
Overview
The Director of Finance & Growth is a senior leader responsible for the financial stewardship of the Pinch A Penny franchise system. This role oversees financial consulting service, credit, accounts Receivable and compliance functions while serving as a strategic partner to both franchisees and executive leadership. You will work directly with franchise owners generating up to $11M+ in annual revenue, providing financial coaching in P&L management, capital planning, ROI modeling, and lending strategies. By building strong relationships with owners and collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Development, Real Estate, and Legal, you will ensure franchisee financial health is closely aligned with system-wide growth objectives.
Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Location:
Pinch A Penny Administration ; 6385 150th Ave N. Clearwater, FL 33760
You want Benefits? You’ve got it!
Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401 (k) with generous company match
Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
Employee Discounts and much more!
What to Expect The Director of Finance & Growth is a senior leader responsible for the financial stewardship of the Pinch A Penny franchise system. This role oversees financial consulting service, credit, accounts Receivable and compliance functions while serving as a strategic partner to both franchisees and executive leadership. You will work directly with franchise owners generating up to $11M+ in annual revenue, providing financial coaching in P&L management, capital planning, ROI modeling, and lending strategies. By building strong relationships with owners and collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Development, Real Estate, and Legal, you will ensure franchisee financial health is closely aligned with system-wide growth objectives.
On a daily basis Leadership & Oversight
Lead the AR, Credit, and Compliance functions to safeguard the brand’s financial integrity.
Establish system-wide financial standards, policies, and reporting for executive visibility.
Provide proactive recommendations to executive leadership on financial trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
Report directly to executive leadership, ensuring franchise financial health is integrated into corporate strategy.
Align cross-functionally with Operations, Development, and Legal on franchisee financial matters.
Franchisee Coaching & Consulting
Build and lead a structured financial consulting program for franchisees, balancing accountability with partnership.
Serve as a trusted advisor to owners, guiding them in budgeting, debt management, cash flow, and profitability improvement.
Champion a culture of financial accountability across the franchise system, raising franchisee financial literacy through one-on-one coaching, training programs, and tools.
Drive adoption of financial best practices that strengthen franchisee businesses and align with system growth goals.
Growth & Strategic Enablement
Partner with franchisees and leadership teams to identify opportunities for reinvestment, service expansion, and new locations.
Provide ROI modeling, planning, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Highlight and develop high-performing franchisees ready to scale, ensuring financial readiness for expansion.
Serve as part of the sales process to prospective franchisees highlighting financial services and store growth strategies.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA/CPA preferred).
7+ years of progressive finance, credit, or business consulting experience, including leadership roles.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Experience working directly with franchisees or small business owners strongly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Company & Culture Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance.
Pinch A Penny, a POOLCORP Company is the premier destination for all your swimming pool and backyard needs. With over 280 stores and expanding, we are the nation’s largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise. Our relentless dedication to excellence drives us to bring people together through the joy of pools, spas, and the backyard experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow, innovate, and set new standards in the swimming pool industry.
EEO & Diversity Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Retail
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Base pay range $110,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr
Location:
Pinch A Penny Administration ; 6385 150th Ave N. Clearwater, FL 33760
You want Benefits? You’ve got it!
Our generous benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
401 (k) with generous company match
Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
Employee Discounts and much more!
What to Expect The Director of Finance & Growth is a senior leader responsible for the financial stewardship of the Pinch A Penny franchise system. This role oversees financial consulting service, credit, accounts Receivable and compliance functions while serving as a strategic partner to both franchisees and executive leadership. You will work directly with franchise owners generating up to $11M+ in annual revenue, providing financial coaching in P&L management, capital planning, ROI modeling, and lending strategies. By building strong relationships with owners and collaborating cross-functionally with Operations, Development, Real Estate, and Legal, you will ensure franchisee financial health is closely aligned with system-wide growth objectives.
On a daily basis Leadership & Oversight
Lead the AR, Credit, and Compliance functions to safeguard the brand’s financial integrity.
Establish system-wide financial standards, policies, and reporting for executive visibility.
Provide proactive recommendations to executive leadership on financial trends, risks, and growth opportunities.
Report directly to executive leadership, ensuring franchise financial health is integrated into corporate strategy.
Align cross-functionally with Operations, Development, and Legal on franchisee financial matters.
Franchisee Coaching & Consulting
Build and lead a structured financial consulting program for franchisees, balancing accountability with partnership.
Serve as a trusted advisor to owners, guiding them in budgeting, debt management, cash flow, and profitability improvement.
Champion a culture of financial accountability across the franchise system, raising franchisee financial literacy through one-on-one coaching, training programs, and tools.
Drive adoption of financial best practices that strengthen franchisee businesses and align with system growth goals.
Growth & Strategic Enablement
Partner with franchisees and leadership teams to identify opportunities for reinvestment, service expansion, and new locations.
Provide ROI modeling, planning, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
Highlight and develop high-performing franchisees ready to scale, ensuring financial readiness for expansion.
Serve as part of the sales process to prospective franchisees highlighting financial services and store growth strategies.
What You Will Need
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics (MBA/CPA preferred).
7+ years of progressive finance, credit, or business consulting experience, including leadership roles.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive decision-making and lead cross-functional initiatives.
Experience working directly with franchisees or small business owners strongly preferred.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
Company & Culture Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny, A POOLCORP Company, has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company. This first store evolved into a full-time, full-service retail pool supply store offering everything needed to operate and enjoy a swimming pool or spa. With our rapid growth we have been able to hire over 300 employees from Marketing directors, sales associates to machine operators and maintenance mechanics. We are proud to serve our community and be an employer of choice. We believe in recognizing our employees for their hard work and encourage work-life balance.
Pinch A Penny, a POOLCORP Company is the premier destination for all your swimming pool and backyard needs. With over 280 stores and expanding, we are the nation’s largest swimming pool retail, service, and repair franchise. Our relentless dedication to excellence drives us to bring people together through the joy of pools, spas, and the backyard experience. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to grow, innovate, and set new standards in the swimming pool industry.
EEO & Diversity Bilingual, Military, Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!
Currently, POOLCORP has over one hundred and twenty military personnel serving on our team. We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.
All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.
POOLCORP, including all its subsidiaries, is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. The Company understands, respects, and values diversity – unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Business Development
Industries
Retail
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