Vice President, Finance

Our collective mindset to make, learn and grow fuels our ability to transform digital experiences. Excited to join this entrepreneurial culture?

We are a global company made up of innovators who develop and create a way of life. The richness of perspectives here is derived from our incredible diversity. We come from all over the world, which means you’ll always find someone to connect with and learn from. Our international culture positions the Valtech team to work on global projects with lasting positive impact.

Not only can you help us lead the experience revolution, but you can lead the change. The journey Valtech is on is ambitious and therefore opens doors. The more we grow – the more opportunities there are to take responsibility, implement your creative ideas, and be the innovator and driver to help move us, and our clients, forward.

The role

North America is our largest region, generating approximately $300M in revenue with over 2000 consultants and engineers. This role will lead Finance for the region, with primary responsibility for:

• Accounting and Controls: monthly/quarterly/annual accounting processes, regional audit processes, tax compliance and management
• FP&A: Forecasting processes and management reporting
• Business Operations Partnership: Commercial support, contract reviews, project analysis
• Manage and develop finance teams as a high functioning integrated regional team

Following the recent acquisition of Kin +Carta, we are operating as 2 distinct divisions. The focus will be on transforming the 2 finance teams and processes into a single team and with improved financial processes. .

There is significant potential to provide business insights and strategies by improving operational and financial reporting accuracy. Collaboration across the organization will help build processes benefiting regional operations and global impact.

The role requires excellent financial and accounting skills, change management experience, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment. Reporting to the CFO of Americas, this position is part of the global finance function and is based in Chicago or Dallas, requiring 1-2 days in the office per week, with some travel for projects or key meetings.

Personal attributes

The successful candidate will be a key member of the North America leadership team. As such, we are looking for candidates that will demonstrate the following skills:

• Capacity to articulate a long-term vision for their actions to support the goals of Leadership
•  Clear understanding of interactions with the other parts of the organization
• Team player, servant leader. Lifts the team up as a way to their own success
• Willing and eager to learn 
• Analytical skills, applied to cutting a wide challenge into small actionable pieces while keeping the final goal in sight
• Interest and ability to understand the details and solve hidden problems
• Sense of urgency with strong commitment to deadlines

Qualifications

We want all hires to succeed in their roles at Kin + Carta. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. 

• Demonstrated success as a divisional VP or finance director within a Global IT and/or IT consulting organization is required
• Proficiency in management reporting, particularly in areas of EBITDA and cash flow analysis
• Expertise in budgeting and forecasting
• Proven ability in Planning & Analysis (P&A), coupled with comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and compliance regulations
• Possess a solid technical background and hands-on experience in accounting and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Track record of effectively managing globally distributed teams, with experience spanning across the United States and Latin America
• Experience collaborating with and delivering presentations to Executive Leadership Teams
• Desirable experience includes successful management/integration of acquisitions

About Us

We are committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our employees, global consumers, partners and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drives inclusion across the industry. We are interested in every individual and the talent they have.

If you have any specific requirements or need reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know at [email protected].