Finance Director

Job Description

Role Summary: The Global Finance Director will be a visionary leader and a game changer, passionate about all aspects of finance, driving all financial strategies and performance on a global scale This role will oversee the financial operations of the organization, ensuring regulatory and reporting compliance in all GlobalStep geographic jurisdictions. This role requires a strategic thinker with extensive experience in financial management and global financial control. The ideal candidate will lead financial planning, analysis, and reporting, while managing a team of finance professionals. This person will be responsible for understanding the financial results and be able to make operational recommendations aligned with the improvement of such financial results. Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting: Legal Entity Reporting and Consolidation Managerial reporting: P&L by Location broken out by line of service P&L by Line of Service broken out by location Ensuring that the chart of accounts is responsive to the Company's reporting needs Systems and Process: Ensure optimal configuration and utilization of the Accounting System Ensure that all processes are defined, documented and constantly improved upon with the discipline of continuous improvement. Regulatory Compliance: Work with auditors, accountants and other professionals to ensure regulatory and financial compliance in each jurisdiction. Analysis of Results: Understanding the financial results and be able to make operational recommendations aligned with the improvement of such financial results Responsible for supervising the preparation of professional communication of results to the senior management team. Accounts Receivable: Statements of Work Invoicing Collections Accounts Payable: Oversight of Accounts Payable Processes and maintain efficient AP workflows and systems Prepare, present reports on AP metrics to senior management and analyze AP data to identify trends and areas for improvement Payroll: Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees while overseeing payroll systems and software to maintain efficiency Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations and stay updated on changes in tax laws and labor regulations affecting payroll Provide global oversight on appropriate spending practices on salaries and related expenses Banking: Establish and maintain relationships with banks and financial institutions and negotiate terms and conditions for banking services Oversee cash flow management to ensure liquidity & operational efficiency and monitor daily cash balances and forecast cash needs to optimize working capital Financial Planning: Develop an understanding of the activities that contribute to profitability at each level and the drivers that enable the optimization of such activity, with clear line of sight to corporate profitability Provide oversight in preparation of Monthly Financial Forecast for each Line of service at each geographic location Assist the CFO in the management of relationships with: Banks Law Firms Audit and Accounting firms Other advisory Professionals The scope is global and encompasses legal entities in the United States, Canada, UK, Romania, Portugal & India at the current time. Must have: Must be a Chartered Accountant 12+ years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a global financial controller role or similar position. Knowledge of US GAAP Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems. In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards.