Finance Director
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Job Description
Evac has been a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions for decades. Today we are the worlds leading provider of integrated Evac water waste and wastewater technologies Cathelco corrosion protection and marine growth prevention and HEM freshwater systems.
Our technologies address the increasing need for innovative solutions driven by the megatrends of climate change circularity and increasingly scarce freshwater resources. We contribute to a better environment and cleaner seas by helping our customers eliminate waste conserve water mitigate emissions and lengthen the lifecycle of their vessels or buildings. Together with our 500 colleagues in 14 countries we strive for a future with no waste.
We are now looking for a Finance Director Evac Americas to manage financial reporting budgeting forecasting and ensure financial integrity for the legal entities. The role combines local entity-level responsibilities and active global business partnering for the Building area. You will lead a team of 4 employees responsible for transactional finance in the ENA entities (accounts receivable accounts payable cost accounting payroll intercompany reconciliations etc.).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality and timely periodic and year-end closing and reporting.
- Support the North America President in the effective and efficient running of the entities.
- Monitor and control revenue costs cash flow invoicing tax compliance and financial performance.
- Manage budgeting and financial forecasting for the legal entities in cooperation with local and overseas business stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards regulatory requirements and consistent financial controls and policies in the US and Brasil.
- Foster strong collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders on a global scale acting as a trusted partner and advisor.
- Coordinate and manage the annual audit process liaising with external auditors and addressing any issues or recommendations.
- Monitor and ensure adequate internal controls for North American and Brazilian entities and cooperate with Evac Group Finance on control definitions and reporting.
- Oversee local financial and management accounting processes and reporting including relevant IT systems used to support these processes.
- Maintain correct accounting system setup: chart of accounts project structure cost allocations sub-ledger configurations and control accounts.
- Handle tax filings and reporting and provide guidance to other business functions in North and South America.
- Act as a challenger and sparring partner for business stakeholders both in ENA and globally.
- Motivate mentor and develop your team fostering a high-performance culture where employees are empowered to grow take ownership and drive results.
- Serve as an active member of the global finance team contributing to cross-border collaboration knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in workload distribution and best practices.
To succeed in this positionyou have strong financial management experience (10 years) preferably in an international industrial company applying the IFRS reporting practices. Additionally we are looking for:
- Thrives in a global matrix organisation with a proven ability to lead and influence teams across borders.
- Hands-on approach and ability to work independently.
- Strong analytical capabilities to interpret regulations and contracts and translate them into business procedures.
- Preferably prior experience in M&A transactions.
- Advanced Excel and data management skills ERP experience IFRS proficiency.
- Excellent team leadership and performance management abilities.
- High attention to detail accuracy and ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills across all levels and locations of the business with a collaborative mindset.
Qualifications Required
- Higher degree education in Finance or Accounting.
- Preference will be given to candidates with CPA or MBA designation.
The role is based in Cherry Valley IL office and will report to Vice President Finance Evac Business Line who is based in Finland HQ office.
Employment Type
Full Time
