As Director of Financial Operations, your primary responsibility will be to oversee financial operations within a global shared services framework. This includes managing order-to-cash and procure-to-pay processes, overseeing global payroll operations in conjunction with local BPOs, and spearheading related financial transformation initiatives. In this role, you will oversee month-end and quarter-end close for these functions.

You will report directly to the VP Controller, and will lead a diverse, globally distributed team in a hybrid work setting.

• Manage and oversee the key financial operations functions being A/R, A/P and Payroll
• Act as a key strategic partner, enhancing and expanding the shared services and operations of the Finance department to support business growth.
• Work closely with senior leadership and various departments including Sales, Business Development, Legal, Financial Accounting, Tax, Engineering, Strategic Finance, Treasury, HR, and others to facilitate global company initiatives.
• Identify and leverage opportunities to increase the function’s value, especially by advancing its transformation agenda.
• Develop, implement, and manage effective internal control policies and procedures, ensuring robust data governance.
• Create KPIs, focusing on both operational and financial metrics.
• Establish a standardization framework for organizational processes and documents, including flow charts, policies, playbooks, and desktop procedures.
• Guide and develop a team of skilled and motivated professionals.
• Be open to taking on additional functions and responsibilities in the future, aligning with personal skills, capabilities, and the overall organizational strategy.

• 8+ years experience in global accounting and financial operations
• 5+ experience in a management or leadership role
• Proven track record in leading transformational initiatives, including process redesign and team development.
• Deep knowledge of Internal Control Frameworks (COSO) and a good understanding of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Advanced skills in operational process improvement and proficiency in Six Sigma.
• Excellent communication abilities, both verbal and written.
• Customer-focused approach for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with RPA, bots, and other efficiency-enhancing tools.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a meticulous approach to detail.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Extensive experience with accounting ERP systems (Netsuite is a plus)
• Holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualifications is a plus (CPA, ACA, ACCA)