Korn Ferry
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Director of Finance – U.S. Role Based in the new U.S. head office in Atlanta, Georgia, the Director of Finance – U.S. will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Finance, NA, and have a dotted‑line relationship to the two Presidents of the U.S. Regions. This role will lead the development of a centralized finance function for all five U.S. businesses, aligning closely with North American finance operations.
Responsibilities
Build structure and drive standardization during organizational transformation.
Integrate new acquisitions from both people and process perspectives.
Serve as the key conduit between regional and North American finance leadership.
Ensure alignment across jurisdictions and develop consistent policies, processes, and systems.
Support operational optimization initiatives and drive performance improvements.
Simplify finance operations, integrate legacy teams, and build a unified, high‑performing function.
Other Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
Oversee all compliance matters related to tax, federal and state regulations, and financial reporting in various jurisdictions.
Act as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights and support in decision‑making.
Collaborate with senior leadership stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial performance goals, reporting requirements, and growth strategies.
Implement and monitor compliance with internal controls (including segregation of duties), policies, and procedures to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the U.S. business units to drive profitability and growth.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and systems, implementing technological solutions as needed.
Prepare financial presentations and reports for executive leadership.
Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
Work closely with operational leaders to optimize costs and drive efficiency across the organization.
Manage cash flow across several entities, tracking performance compared to KPIs.
Ensure compliance with debt covenants, and treasury functions.
Build and scale a high‑performing finance team as the company grows.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree and a CPA designation, combined with 10+ years of progressive senior financial leadership experience. This experience should include strong financial reporting expertise, ideally gained in the construction industry or an adjacent and similarly complex sector, with a solid understanding of job costing.
Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with experience managing remote and hybrid teams across multiple locations.
Demonstrated ability to lead with both compassion and conviction; able to support people through change while making timely decisions and moving initiatives forward.
Proven track record of building rapport and credibility across business units, especially with Managing Directors and senior operational leaders.
Naturally curious and hands‑on; comfortable digging into the numbers, questioning inconsistencies, and pushing for clarity when information is lacking.
Experienced in managing change through organizational restructuring, with a strong ability to unify legacy teams and elevate financial operations.
Solid technical grounding in accounting principles (USGAAP & IFRS), compliance, and internal controls.
Familiarity with project accounting, job costing, and multi‑stream finance models (e.g. inventory/distribution, services, and contracting).
Technologically savvy and able to support financial system transitions; experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Business Dynamics 365 or Sage 300 is beneficial but not required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage at all levels of the organization and collaborate effectively with North American counterparts.
Willingness to travel within the United States and Toronto, Ontario, Canada as needed, approximately 25‑30%, for business reviews, operational oversight, and team collaboration.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, with the agility to adapt to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
Key Attractions
Foundational Leadership Role: Lead the development of a centralized finance function across a multi‑entity U.S. platform, with a focus on structure, consistency, and integration.
Opportunity to Shape and Build: Help define processes, team structure, and financial reporting standards during a period of meaningful transformation.
Career Development: Join a dynamic, PE‑backed organization with a strong growth trajectory.
Challenging and Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic, collaborative, and progressive environment with a high‑performing team.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Construction
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Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr
Director of Finance – U.S. Role Based in the new U.S. head office in Atlanta, Georgia, the Director of Finance – U.S. will report directly to the Executive Vice President of Finance, NA, and have a dotted‑line relationship to the two Presidents of the U.S. Regions. This role will lead the development of a centralized finance function for all five U.S. businesses, aligning closely with North American finance operations.
Responsibilities
Build structure and drive standardization during organizational transformation.
Integrate new acquisitions from both people and process perspectives.
Serve as the key conduit between regional and North American finance leadership.
Ensure alignment across jurisdictions and develop consistent policies, processes, and systems.
Support operational optimization initiatives and drive performance improvements.
Simplify finance operations, integrate legacy teams, and build a unified, high‑performing function.
Other Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
Oversee all compliance matters related to tax, federal and state regulations, and financial reporting in various jurisdictions.
Act as a key strategic partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights and support in decision‑making.
Collaborate with senior leadership stakeholders, ensuring alignment with financial performance goals, reporting requirements, and growth strategies.
Implement and monitor compliance with internal controls (including segregation of duties), policies, and procedures to enhance financial accuracy and operational efficiency.
Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities across the U.S. business units to drive profitability and growth.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data and systems, implementing technological solutions as needed.
Prepare financial presentations and reports for executive leadership.
Monitor key financial metrics, identify trends, and provide recommendations for improving financial performance.
Work closely with operational leaders to optimize costs and drive efficiency across the organization.
Manage cash flow across several entities, tracking performance compared to KPIs.
Ensure compliance with debt covenants, and treasury functions.
Build and scale a high‑performing finance team as the company grows.
Other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate holds an undergraduate degree and a CPA designation, combined with 10+ years of progressive senior financial leadership experience. This experience should include strong financial reporting expertise, ideally gained in the construction industry or an adjacent and similarly complex sector, with a solid understanding of job costing.
Strong leadership and team‑building skills, with experience managing remote and hybrid teams across multiple locations.
Demonstrated ability to lead with both compassion and conviction; able to support people through change while making timely decisions and moving initiatives forward.
Proven track record of building rapport and credibility across business units, especially with Managing Directors and senior operational leaders.
Naturally curious and hands‑on; comfortable digging into the numbers, questioning inconsistencies, and pushing for clarity when information is lacking.
Experienced in managing change through organizational restructuring, with a strong ability to unify legacy teams and elevate financial operations.
Solid technical grounding in accounting principles (USGAAP & IFRS), compliance, and internal controls.
Familiarity with project accounting, job costing, and multi‑stream finance models (e.g. inventory/distribution, services, and contracting).
Technologically savvy and able to support financial system transitions; experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Business Dynamics 365 or Sage 300 is beneficial but not required.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to engage at all levels of the organization and collaborate effectively with North American counterparts.
Willingness to travel within the United States and Toronto, Ontario, Canada as needed, approximately 25‑30%, for business reviews, operational oversight, and team collaboration.
Proven ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment, with the agility to adapt to shifting priorities and evolving business needs.
Key Attractions
Foundational Leadership Role: Lead the development of a centralized finance function across a multi‑entity U.S. platform, with a focus on structure, consistency, and integration.
Opportunity to Shape and Build: Help define processes, team structure, and financial reporting standards during a period of meaningful transformation.
Career Development: Join a dynamic, PE‑backed organization with a strong growth trajectory.
Challenging and Meaningful Work: Contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic, collaborative, and progressive environment with a high‑performing team.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing
Industries
Construction
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