Global Director Finance – Shared Services
Sensient Technologies Corporation
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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Salary
$210,000 - $250,000 Per Year
Rank
Senior Director
Responsibility
Design/Transform
Scope
Global
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
05-28-2026
Description
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
We are looking for a Global Director Finance – Shared Services, to join our team in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or Hoffman Estates, Illinois. This role oversees the centralized financial operations (Accounting, AP, AR & Customer Billing) to drive efficiency, standardization, and cost-effectiveness. Key responsibilities include optimizing processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external controls, managing key performance metrics, developing teams, leveraging technology for automation, and driving continuous improvement to reduce costs and enhance service levels.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic oversight of Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Application, and Customer Billing functions, ensuring efficient, scalable, and high-quality service delivery
- Establish, monitor, and continuously improve key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to enhance service levels and operational effectiveness
- Champion process optimization and digital transformation initiatives, leveraging RPA, AI, and ERP capabilities to drive efficiency and standardization
- Maintain a robust internal control environment and ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies
- Collaborate with business unit and senior leadership to improve working capital, streamline processes, and enhance financial reporting and insights
- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership ideally within shared services or centralized finance operations
- Proven ability to lead large, multi-functional teams, develop leaders, and drive a high-performance, accountable culture
- Expertise in P2P (Purchase to Pay), O2C (Order to Cash), and working capital optimization, with demonstrated success improving cash flow and operational efficiency at scale
- Experience leading transformation initiatives, including process standardization, and/or automation a plus
- Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., JDE) and data/analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to drive insights, performance management, and decision-making
- Strong financial, operational, and internal control acumen, with experience ensuring compliance in a SOX or similarly regulated environment
Benefits
- A highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to shape and scale a best-in-class Finance Shared Services organization
- Direct impact on enterprise-wide efficiency, cost optimization, and working capital performance
- The opportunity to lead transformation initiatives, including automation, process standardization, and ERP optimization
- Close partnership with senior leadership, influencing financial strategy and operational outcomes
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong long-term career development opportunities
Company Profile
Sensient Technologies Corporation
Industry
Chemical Manufacturing
Revenue
$1.44B
Employees
3,999
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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