Director of Shared Services
Calhoun, KY - USA
Job Summary
Champion Your Future with Tarkett Sports! Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing.
We are seeking a Director of Shared Services to support our team at Tarkett Sports the Director of Shared Services will design and build out the shared services in order to centralize payroll tax operations commissions and future AP/AR across a multi-entity organization. This role builds a scalable shared services model drives process standardization and governance and partners with Business Transformation to align operations with enterprise systems and controls. This role follows a hybrid schedule based out of the Calhoun Office or Tualatin office in the United States and will be reporting to the VP Finance & PM Corporate Systems.
Born from an entrepreneurial spirit and driven to find better solutions Tarkett Sports challenges the status quo and continues to change the game for athletes and facility ownerspioneering innovations that have reshaped entire industries.
Our team is made up of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field.
From architectural design and full-scope construction to a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions we lead with passion pride and purpose.
Trusted at every level from professional stadiums to local community venues Tarkett Sports is at the surface of over 80000 installations highlighted by projects in NFL CFL MLS and at renowned NCAA division I programs.
Join the team behind renowned names like FieldTurf Beynon Sports ClassicCourt GrassMaster Tarkett Sports Indoor and Tarkett Sports Construction. Help us build the next world-class venue.
What youll do:
Shared Services Leadership & Transformation
Build and lead a centralized Shared Services organization across multiple entities and jurisdictions while managing resistance from legacy entity stakeholders maintaining service continuity.
Develop and execute a phased centralization roadmap with minimal business disruption
Standardize processes controls and service delivery while accommodating local statutory requirements
Establish KPIs SLAs dashboards and governance frameworks
Drive operational excellence automation and scalability to support growth and acquisitions
Payroll Commissions & Tax Operations
Oversee end-to-end U.S. and Canadian payroll operations (including union/certified payroll where applicable)
Govern commissions administration payout accuracy and workflow approvals
Lead operational execution of indirect tax processes with emphasis on construction related sales & use tax
Partner with Corporate Tax Legal Finance and project teams on tax implications filings audits and compliance
Ensure strong internal controls documentation and audit readiness
Governance Controls & Risk Management
Design and enforce segregation of duties across Payroll Commissions Tax AP and AR
Establish enterprise approval hierarchies and payment controls
Identify and mitigate operational and compliance risks
Strengthen internal control frameworks to be ERP ready and support future audit needs
Present operational insights and performance metrics to senior leadership
Future Expansion (AP & AR)
Develop the roadmap and process design for transitioning AP and AR into Shared Services
Partner with Finance leadership to onboard vendor management payment processing billing and collections
What you need for success:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
7 years of progressive experience in shared services payroll accounting operations or finance transformation
5 years leading multifunctional teams
Proven experience centralizing processes across multi entity environments
Strong knowledge of payroll commissions tax operations and finance process management
Experience with ADP Workday Concur ERP systems and transformation initiatives
Demonstrated ability to manage operational risk compliance and audit ready processes
Ability to travel to the United States and flexibility in work hours may be necessary to meet projected deadlines.
Skills & Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong process design and transformation capability
Skilled leader and talent developer
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and cross functional partnership abilities
Deep understanding of governance internal controls and segregation of duties
What you can expect:
A culture built on teamwork respect and entrepreneurial spirit
Leadership that invests in your growth and career development
Opportunities to take on new challenges cross-train and expand your skillset
Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements
A fast-paced sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact
Sounds like your kind of team
If youre ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your next chapter with a co
What We Offer
Hybrid work option*
Benefits that go beyond the basics
Matching contribution retirement savings plan
Learning & development program
EAP program family
Generous holiday schedule available
*If applicable
Responsible Manufacturing Protecting Our Planet for the Future
EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality) ISO 14001 (environmental) and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.
Who We Are:
Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing providing architectural design full-scope construction services and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.
Trusted by leading programs at every level were proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.
Over 80000 Installations Worldwide
Over 25 Years of Experience
Collection of Leading Solutions
One Answer for Your entire Facility
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
About Company
With net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2017, Tarkett is a worldwide leader of innovative flooring and sports surface solutions. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood, laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves custom ... View more