We are seeking a senior finance leader to take on a unique dual role as Finance & Managing Director for our North America entity. This position combines full financial leadership with statutory responsibility for the legal entity offering both strategic influence and hands-on operational oversight within a global organisation.
Based in Knoxville you will lead all financial activities while acting as the legal representative of the entity ensuring strong governance compliance and alignment with global standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as statutory legal representative of the NAM entity ensuring full compliance with governance and regulatory frameworks.
Lead all financial management activities including reporting controls budgeting forecasting and cash flow oversight.
Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance insights supporting both local and global stakeholders.
Drive strong internal controls risk management and compliance across finance and operational activities.
Partner with global business units and leadership teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Governance & Legal Entity Leadership:
Ensure compliance with Articles of Association Delegation of Authority and applicable U.S. legal requirements.
Support Board governance including participation in meetings preparation of materials and execution of resolutions.
Maintain statutory records corporate documentation and authorised signatory frameworks.
Oversee corporate filings and ensure adherence to federal state and local regulations.
Promote strong governance standards aligned with Kanadevia Inova Group policies.
Financial Management & Reporting:
Oversee day-to-day financial operations including P&L balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
Support IFRS reporting and group consolidation including reconciliation with U.S. GAAP where required.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes providing analysis and actionable insights.
Manage month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes.
Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Audit Risk & Compliance:
Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships.
Maintain robust internal control frameworks and ensure policy compliance.
Identify assess and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Ensure compliance with tax statutory and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of ethics integrity and accountability across the organisation.
Tax Treasury & Insurance:
Support corporate tax compliance and reporting activities.
Manage cash flow liquidity and banking relationships.
Oversee treasury activities including foreign exchange and financial risk mitigation.
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage aligned with group standards.
Monitor financial exposures and support risk management strategies.
Leadership & Organisation:
Lead and develop finance and administrative functions.
Foster a collaborative high-performance team environment.
Align local operations with global strategy and objectives.
Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Build strong relationships across functions and international teams.
ERP & Systems:
Support ERP implementation and system enhancements.
Align local systems with global reporting and compliance standards.
Improve data accuracy reporting quality and financial visibility.
Drive automation and process optimisation initiatives.
Partner with IT and global teams to support digital transformation.
Qualifications :
Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Finance Manager Finance Director or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of U.S. financial regulatory and legal entity requirements.
Experience with IFRS reporting within an international organisation.
Background in financial control budgeting forecasting and audit/compliance.
Degree in Finance Accounting or Business; CPA or equivalent preferred.
Additional Information :
Why Join Kanadevia Inova
Unique dual role combining financial leadership and legal entity governance.
Opportunity to act as statutory representative of our North America entity.
Exposure to global finance structures and international stakeholders.
Involvement in strategic and operational decision-making.
Be part of a collaborative forward-looking and growing organisation.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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