Director of Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a team of professionals to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Ensuring the timely reporting of all monthly financials, with full interpretation of financial results
• Mentoring and developing staff with a collaborative approach, establishing accountabilities, objectives, priorities, and monitoring/evaluating results
• Continually evaluating and optimizing month-end close processes to deliver process automation and improved accuracy
• Developing/enhancing, implementing, and enforcing accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures that will improve the overall operation and reduce risks of the business
• Working with internal and external auditors to ensure a timely year-end audit and quarterly reviews
• Supporting budget and forecasting planning as needed
• Building strong relationships with our business partners and liaising with other departments on analyzing financial results, problem resolution, and innovative strategic business initiatives
• Collaborating with internal stakeholders to understand their needs and exceed their expectations
• Participating in special projects and performing other related duties as assigned
• Supervising, developing, and coaching team members to ensure high-quality deliverables

Qualification & Requirements

• Proven team player with excellent communication, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to coordinate and work with business leaders in multiple locations
• Direct experience working in a complex, large-scale accounting and finance environment
• Demonstrated background and knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
• Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and meet deadlines timely and accurately in a high-paced environment
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hands-on, detail-oriented individual with the ability to see the big picture
• Ambitious and flexible, with a desire to learn and grow professionally
• Track record of leading a team of professionals with a demonstrated ability to hire and retain employees
• Uncompromising commitment to diligence, rigor, and excellence
• Firm, assertive, and non-abrasive style that engenders collaboration and loyalty
• Moderately advanced computer skills for Excel and up-to-date skills for ERP systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 10+ years of previous experience in accounting roles with prior experience supervising a team or projects
• Prior experience in a publicly traded company is a plus
• Experience in a high-growth and dynamic company
• Strong background in US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance
• Fintech, financial technology sector/industry experience is a plus
• Proven experience with process improvement and IT system implementation projects
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365 or Workiva is a plus
• CPA or CMA is a plus

Benefits