Director of Finance
Location: Northeast (Hybrid or Remote with Travel)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Company Overview:
Atlantic Waters is a fast growing pool construction & service businesses across the Northeast. Backed by experienced investors, our mission is to build the leading pool & outdoor living service business in the Northeast through strategic acquisitions, operational excellence, and financial discipline.
Position Overview:
The Director of Finance will serve as a key strategic and operational partner to the executive team, overseeing financial analysis, M&A diligence, and performance management across a growing portfolio of acquired businesses. This individual will be instrumental in driving data-driven decisions, optimizing financial outcomes, and supporting the integration and scaling of newly acquired companies. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in the lower middle market , preferably in multi-entity or rollup environments , and be comfortable building processes from the ground up in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead financial analysis, valuation, and modeling of potential acquisition targets.
- Manage and coordinate financial due diligence processes in collaboration with internal teams and external advisors.
- Support deal structuring, integration planning, and post-acquisition performance tracking.
- Build and maintain acquisition models and sensitivity analyses to support investment decisions
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop and maintain robust financial models to support strategic decision-making and scenario planning.
- Partner with company GMs to track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as job profitability, margin performance, and cash flow.
- In partnership with the Accounting Director, prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports for leadership and investors, providing insights into operational efficiency and financial trends.
- Support the CEO and private equity sponsors with financial projections, board reporting, and ad hoc analysis.
Operational & Strategic Finance
- Standardize financial reporting and KPI dashboards across portfolio companies.
- Drive forecasting and budgeting processes at the business unit and consolidated levels.
- Support integration of ERP/accounting systems to improve accuracy, transparency, and speed of reporting.
- Develop financial frameworks and internal controls to support scalable growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred .
- 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3–5 years in private equity-backed or lower middle-market companies .
- Direct experience in M&A financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence .
- Strong understanding of multi-entity consolidation and rollup dynamics .
- Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail and a bias for action.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally with operating leaders and investors.
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to build and scale the finance function of a rapidly growing, PE-backed platform.
- High-impact role working directly with the CEO, investors, and operating company leaders.
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and potential equity participation.
- Entrepreneurial environment with the ability to shape strategy and outcomes.
Contact recruiting@atlanticwaters.com to apply