Director Of Finance

The Director of Finance will be responsible for, but not limited to, financial planning and analysis, tax management, treasury, cash management, and working closely with the accounting team on financial reporting for all locations in North America as well as interface with India Headquarters. This position will work to continually identify financial system enhancements and process improvement opportunities. The Director of Finance will act as a strategic partner to the business in support of the company achieving long-term financial objectives. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lead the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling ensuring a. Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to drive strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
• Oversee cash flow planning, monitor liquidity, and manage working capital effectively to support the company's operations and growth initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements. Support interaction with internal/external auditors and tax authorities, as necessary.
• Participate in strategy development and execution to drive improve financial and operational performance.
• Work with the Controller to produce detailed consolidated financial summaries for actuals and forecasts. Include commentary highlighting the key drivers impacting financial performance. In addition provide audit support, as necessary.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, statements, and analysis including audit support. Present financial performance to Executive Team and Operations, highlighting key financial metrics and identifying areas for improvement.
• Develop and implement robust internal controls and risk management processes to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Analyze and make recommendations on business processes and financial systems and tools based on experience, analysis, best practices and best-in-class optimization.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual tax process.
• Oversee year-end audit process.
• Maintain proper internal controls involved with procuring goods and services, such as equipment services and supplies for TVS SCS NA locations.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Perform other Finance department functions as needed.

Competencies

• Hands-on and results oriented.
• Thoroughness and Detail Oriented
• Ethical Practice
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Personal Effectiveness and Credibility
• Initiative and Time Management
• Financial Management
• Collaboration Skills and Teamwork Orientation
• Adaptability
• Global & Cultural Awareness

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. The associate may occasionally be required to lift 15 pounds, anything greater than 15 pounds may require assistance. Specific vision abilities required the ability to work at a computer and view presentations at a distance.

Work Environment

This job is performed in an office environment. Must be able to sit at a desk working on a computer for long periods of time. For training, educational purposes, or other required business reasons the employee may be exposed to a warehouse environment with high forklift traffic. The employee is required to be PPE dressed: steel -toed shoes and safety glasses when on warehouse floor.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Full Time, Exempt. Schedule flexibility for extended or unplanned work hours is required. At times, meetings may be arranged to accommodate all global regions.

Travel

Occasional travel between locations may be required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics (CPA and/or MBA preferred). Master's Finance or MBA, a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience in a distribution, manufacturing, supply chain, 3PL/4PL environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of financial, accounting, and budgeting principles including US GAAP and IFRS
• Knowledge of ERP systems, including Microsoft Dynamics, Hyperion, and Power BI
• Proven ability to use statistical analysis to solve business problems and improve profitability.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an EEO employer, TVS SCS NA is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive culture. The TVS SCS NA team does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law within any employment practices. We are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations to applicants; please contact [insert contact name and email/phone number] to make a reasonable accommodation request. The employee selected for this role must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

TVS SCS NA complies with the CPRA: CALIFORNIA PRIVACY NOTICE

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