Associate Director - Finance

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Responsibilities

The primary focus of the Associate Director includes management and coordination of monthly reporting, forecasting, planning (strategic plan and business plan) and business decision analysis. Ability to influence leadership, interpret performance drivers and present complex financial information are key capabilities for this position. In addition, this position will be responsible for expense and/or capital controllership, execution of SOx controls and implementing financial tools and process improvements.

• Provide financial leadership to enable business to achieve strategic and operational goals
• Coordinate processes for strategic planning, annual business plan and quarterly forecasts
• Provide accurate, insightful and timely analysis to leadership team regarding financial results and primary drivers of business performance
• Understand and communicate opportunities and risks, advising and influencing financial improvements
• Frequent collaboration with business partners and leadership of value-generating projects
• Develop and implement best practices and process improvements across all aspects of the role
• Serve as the subject matter expert to the business on financial policy, internal controls, and certain accounting matters

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related business field and 6 years of experience in Finance or related role OR
• MBA and 3 years of experience in Finance or related role

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Strong teamwork, communication, and leadership skills
• High learning agility, ability to work independently, make appropriate decisions with little supervision and deliver results
• Keen attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate and resolve issues
• Demonstrated ability to challenge and influence
• Considerable skill in working cross-functionally with focus on customer service
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), especially advanced Excel and modeling skills
• Time management, effective prioritization and personal efficiency are critical in managing the volume and diversity of responsibilities in this position
• SAP experience with Planning, Forecasting & Reporting
• Business Objects experience (creating reports and queries)

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