Finance Director

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Finance Director who combines deep expertise in accounting with strategic financial leadership. This role holds full responsibility for global financial reporting, accounting controls, and regulatory compliance, while driving financial planning, performance analysis, and supporting executive decision-making. The ideal candidate will serve as a bridge between operational accounting and strategic finance, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and business growth in a dynamic, international environment. The company, formerly publicly traded, is now privately held following an acquisition.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage global finance and accounting teams, fostering process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee all accounting and financial reporting processes in compliance with IFRS/US GAAP and local regulations.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation of audited financial statements.
• Ensure robust internal controls and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Support M&A activities and post-merger integration processes.
• Design, plan, and implement global ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Serve as a strategic business partner to senior leadership, supporting executive decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with the board, investors, and global stakeholders.
• Partner with private equity owners to drive value creation, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and present financial reports and analyses tailored to private equity stakeholders, including performance metrics, KPIs, and exit readiness.
• Lead or support transformation projects, cost optimization, and post-acquisition integration.
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; CPA license strongly preferred.
• MBA is an advantage.
• 8–10+ years of experience in accounting and finance roles, including at least 4 years in a senior leadership position within global, publicly traded or private equity-backed companies.
• Full proficiency in international accounting standards (IFRS/US GAAP) and local regulations.
• Proven experience managing international teams.
• Experience in M&A, and ERP implementation.
• Previous experience in SaaS (Software as a Service) companies.
• Experience working with private equity sponsors or in a private equity-backed environment – strong advantage.
• Ability to work in a global, multi-interface environment and manage multiple stakeholders.
  

• Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with executive teams and private equity sponsors.
• Data-driven decision-making ability.
• Broad business perspective and ability to lead cross-organizational processes.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic and changing environment.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.