Finance Director

As part of a recent transaction and leadership transition, Empower Brands is seeking a Finance Director to oversee all day-to-day financial planning, reporting, and analysis activities for the Jan Pro Regional Franchise Developer Division, RBJK.

This individual will serve as the divisional finance leader — ensuring accurate financial reporting, driving data‑driven decision‑making, and supporting both divisional operations and the broader Empower Brands corporate finance team under defined SLAs.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment and bring both strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
. They will partner closely with the Division President, brand leadership, brand accounting, Empower accounting, Empower treasury and Empower finance teams to build a disciplined financial infrastructure that supports RBJK’s continued growth, franchise network success, and compliance with lender and Board expectations.

• Own monthly GAAP financial reporting for the RBJK division, including consolidation of franchise royalties, company operations, and overhead.
• Prepare monthly operating reports and KPI dashboards on critical operational metrics (account retention, DSO, sales team efficiency, etc.).
• Training and development for self and direct reports including providing clear/consistent direction on priorities, improving direct report abilities, maintaining morale, and providing growth/development opportunities.
• Assist Empower Accounting on activities related to external audits, working with auditors to provide necessary documentation and addressing audit findings.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations. Drives standardization and documentation of processes and controls.
• Function as the divisional point of contact for Empower Accounting, Empower Treasury, Empower Finance, RBJK President, and external stakeholders (Board, lenders, auditors).
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance across franchise and corporate entities while optimizing obligations within compliance boundaries.
• Lead divisional budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning cycles.
• Build and refine financial and operational dashboards to highlight drivers of profitability across franchisee royalties, company operations, and service lines.
• Develop and maintain financial models and KPI frameworks that guide strategic decisions and resource allocation.
• Partner with operational leadership to understand performance trends and recommend actionable improvements.

• Own the preparation of monthly and quarterly forecasts and variance analyses versus budget and prior year.
• Partner with the Division President and Empower Finance to establish achievable but ambitious annual financial goals.
• Partner with the Division President and Empower Finance to establish achievable but ambitious Five‑Year model.
• Translate financial insights into practical recommendations that drive profitable growth and operational efficiency.

• Manage cash flow forecasting, liquidity, and working capital needs in coordination with Corporate Treasury.
• Support the development of cash management and franchisee remittance processes that minimize float and improve predictability.
• Ensure tax compliance, assist with franchise‑related filings, and coordinate with Corporate Tax on reporting and audits.
• Maintain appropriate insurance and risk management practices at the divisional level.

• Monitor AR collections and DSO performance; collaborate with franchise operations to strengthen collection discipline.
• Review AP and vendor payment timing to optimize cash conversion cycles.
• Implement process improvements to streamline cash forecasting and reduce working capital usage.

• Drive automation and standardization across financial workflows — including invoicing, AP/AR, franchisee distributions, and month‑end close.
• Partner with Corporate IT and Finance Systems teams to enhance data accuracy, reporting speed, and system integration.
• Establish scalable financial processes that can…