Wurth Wood
4250 Golf Acres Drive
Charlotte, NC 28208, USA
$155,000 starting annual salary + company vehicle + bonus eligibility
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Direct Hire – No agencies, no third parties, no contracts
Würth Wood Group:
It all started in 1983 in Charlotte, North Carolina as a clear vision for serving custom cabinet builders, commercial fixture and millwork companies. With well‑defined goals, hard work and honest, dependable service, Charlotte Hardwood Center began to grow. Adding 12 more locations in 7 states over the next 25 years, the company, under the umbrella name The Hardwood Group, became the premier lumber and woodworking distributor in the Southeast. In 1999, The Würth Group of Künzelsau, Germany purchased The Hardwood Group, giving their customers access to an even wider variety of services, cost efficiencies and new products such as the Würth line of products that are recognized throughout the world as innovative and of the highest quality. In the summer of 2006, The Hardwood Group formally changed the name of all its branches to Würth Wood Group.
Known by their customers as the distributor who ’works hard for us,’ Würth Wood Group is passionate about their customers and focused on making them more successful. From lumber and plywood, to surfacing products, tools, finishes, and specialty hardware, Würth Wood Group continues to lead the way in offering custom cabinet shops, furniture, store fixture, millwork, and casework manufacturers the highest quality materials, brands and product range available.
Excellent Culture:
This is a company where you can be yourself with a warm and upbeat culture.
Long‑Tenured Employees:
Averaging over 15 years per employee companywide.
Room for Growth:
Würth Wood Group is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually.
Comfortable Interview Process:
Conversational and transparent.
Customer Type:
Millwork fabricators, architectural and design firms, cabinetmakers, kitchen & bath showrooms, wood shops.
Product Summary:
Cabinetry hardware, lumber, PPE, laminate countertops, plywood/laminates, finishes/coatings, fasteners, abrasives, sinks, lighting, machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
The
Senior Director of Finance
plays a critical executive role in shaping, guiding, and executing the financial strategy for
Würth Wood Group . This position partners closely with the Managing Director and fellow senior leaders to manage working capital, gross profit, debt, OPEX discipline, and overall financial performance.
This role requires a polished, confident financial leader with strong business acumen, high energy, and a big‑picture mindset. The ideal candidate brings tenacity, comprehensive accounting knowledge, and the ability to lead, coach, and elevate a multi‑layered finance organization. This includes oversight of the Controller, accountants, AP/AR, and financial services teams. The Senior Director of Finance will serve as a key strategic advisor, producing highly refined financial outputs with minimal executive rework while driving accountability, clarity, and operational excellence across the division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
Provide insights, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
Manage working capital, equity, debt, OPEX, and gross profit performance.
Produce polished, executive‑ready financial outputs requiring minimal revision.
Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
P&L, Cash Flow, and Capital Management
Oversee P&L management in a leveraged environment.
Manage cash flow health, capital requirements, and financial implications of key business decisions.
Ensure efficient CAPEX planning and tax minimization.
Conduct proactive financial analyses to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
Directly lead and develop the Controller and Financial Services Manager.
Assess talent, identify gaps, and build a strong financial bench with long‑term succession strength.
Drive a culture of accountability, clarity, urgency, and high performance.
Provide coaching, feedback, and structured development to elevate leadership capability.
Reporting, Analysis & International Requirements
Learn and manage German‑based parent‑company reporting requirements.
Oversee monthly close reports, forecasting, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
Produce or review monthly financial packages, variance analyses, and compliance‑related reporting.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, HR, and other Directors on financial matters.
Build strong cross‑departmental relationships as a trusted business advisor.
Communicate financial expectations and performance clearly to functional leaders.
Audits, Compliance & Controls
Lead annual external audits and periodic internal audit reviews.
Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Monitor debt levels and compliance with financial covenants.
Key First‑Year Priorities
Master Würth’s international reporting requirements and cadence.
Assess and develop both direct reports—Controller and Financial Services Manager.
Elevate the professionalism and polish of all financial deliverables.
Build credibility as a strong, composed presence on the Executive Leadership Team.
Strengthen forecasting accuracy, cash flow oversight, and P&L visibility.
Improve process maturity and operational alignment across all departments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills; ability to learn SAP/WS1 and related systems.
Demonstrated success leading and developing multi‑layered teams.
Strong business acumen and executive presence.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to challenge constructively and support decisions with data.
High urgency, strong work ethic, and polished communication skills.
Benefits
$155,000 annual salary
Company vehicle
Bonus eligibility beginning in 2025
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short‑and Long‑Term Disability
401(k) with company match (eligible Day 1)
Paid Time Off and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee discount programReferral bonuses
Stable, growth‑oriented company culture
Würth Wood Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Business owners and CEOs must be COP and employers are required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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$155,000 starting annual salary + company vehicle + bonus eligibility
Full-Time | Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET
Direct Hire – No agencies, no third parties, no contracts
Würth Wood Group:
It all started in 1983 in Charlotte, North Carolina as a clear vision for serving custom cabinet builders, commercial fixture and millwork companies. With well‑defined goals, hard work and honest, dependable service, Charlotte Hardwood Center began to grow. Adding 12 more locations in 7 states over the next 25 years, the company, under the umbrella name The Hardwood Group, became the premier lumber and woodworking distributor in the Southeast. In 1999, The Würth Group of Künzelsau, Germany purchased The Hardwood Group, giving their customers access to an even wider variety of services, cost efficiencies and new products such as the Würth line of products that are recognized throughout the world as innovative and of the highest quality. In the summer of 2006, The Hardwood Group formally changed the name of all its branches to Würth Wood Group.
Known by their customers as the distributor who ’works hard for us,’ Würth Wood Group is passionate about their customers and focused on making them more successful. From lumber and plywood, to surfacing products, tools, finishes, and specialty hardware, Würth Wood Group continues to lead the way in offering custom cabinet shops, furniture, store fixture, millwork, and casework manufacturers the highest quality materials, brands and product range available.
Excellent Culture:
This is a company where you can be yourself with a warm and upbeat culture.
Long‑Tenured Employees:
Averaging over 15 years per employee companywide.
Room for Growth:
Würth Wood Group is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held company netting over $20 billion annually.
Comfortable Interview Process:
Conversational and transparent.
Customer Type:
Millwork fabricators, architectural and design firms, cabinetmakers, kitchen & bath showrooms, wood shops.
Product Summary:
Cabinetry hardware, lumber, PPE, laminate countertops, plywood/laminates, finishes/coatings, fasteners, abrasives, sinks, lighting, machinery, hand tools, and power tools.
The
Senior Director of Finance
plays a critical executive role in shaping, guiding, and executing the financial strategy for
Würth Wood Group . This position partners closely with the Managing Director and fellow senior leaders to manage working capital, gross profit, debt, OPEX discipline, and overall financial performance.
This role requires a polished, confident financial leader with strong business acumen, high energy, and a big‑picture mindset. The ideal candidate brings tenacity, comprehensive accounting knowledge, and the ability to lead, coach, and elevate a multi‑layered finance organization. This includes oversight of the Controller, accountants, AP/AR, and financial services teams. The Senior Director of Finance will serve as a key strategic advisor, producing highly refined financial outputs with minimal executive rework while driving accountability, clarity, and operational excellence across the division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Strategy
Define and execute the company’s financial strategy in alignment with corporate goals.
Provide insights, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic decision‑making.
Manage working capital, equity, debt, OPEX, and gross profit performance.
Produce polished, executive‑ready financial outputs requiring minimal revision.
Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Managing Director and senior leadership team.
P&L, Cash Flow, and Capital Management
Oversee P&L management in a leveraged environment.
Manage cash flow health, capital requirements, and financial implications of key business decisions.
Ensure efficient CAPEX planning and tax minimization.
Conduct proactive financial analyses to identify opportunities and mitigate risk.
Directly lead and develop the Controller and Financial Services Manager.
Assess talent, identify gaps, and build a strong financial bench with long‑term succession strength.
Drive a culture of accountability, clarity, urgency, and high performance.
Provide coaching, feedback, and structured development to elevate leadership capability.
Reporting, Analysis & International Requirements
Learn and manage German‑based parent‑company reporting requirements.
Oversee monthly close reports, forecasting, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
Produce or review monthly financial packages, variance analyses, and compliance‑related reporting.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales, Operations, Purchasing, HR, and other Directors on financial matters.
Build strong cross‑departmental relationships as a trusted business advisor.
Communicate financial expectations and performance clearly to functional leaders.
Audits, Compliance & Controls
Lead annual external audits and periodic internal audit reviews.
Ensure compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls.
Monitor debt levels and compliance with financial covenants.
Key First‑Year Priorities
Master Würth’s international reporting requirements and cadence.
Assess and develop both direct reports—Controller and Financial Services Manager.
Elevate the professionalism and polish of all financial deliverables.
Build credibility as a strong, composed presence on the Executive Leadership Team.
Strengthen forecasting accuracy, cash flow oversight, and P&L visibility.
Improve process maturity and operational alignment across all departments.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills; ability to learn SAP/WS1 and related systems.
Demonstrated success leading and developing multi‑layered teams.
Strong business acumen and executive presence.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
Ability to challenge constructively and support decisions with data.
High urgency, strong work ethic, and polished communication skills.
Benefits
$155,000 annual salary
Company vehicle
Bonus eligibility beginning in 2025
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Short‑and Long‑Term Disability
401(k) with company match (eligible Day 1)
Paid Time Off and holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee discount programReferral bonuses
Stable, growth‑oriented company culture
Würth Wood Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Business owners and CEOs must be COP and employers are required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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