Director, Finance - Acquisition Integration

ASSA ABLOY • Austin, TX

3d

About The Position

The Director, Finance – Acquisition Integration establishes and drives frameworks and standards for acquisition accounting and process compliance, partnering closely with the Business Areas.   This role also works closely with Group Finance, Shared Services, Treasury, and Tax leaders to define standards, build scalable processes, and enable seamless integration, positioning Business Area teams to own and execute with accountability. HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo

Requirements

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in jobs of increasing responsibility within Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
• Apply deep technical accounting expertise to acquisition-related activities, ensuring financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Strong leader and team player who thrives in working both cross functionally and globally.
• Ability to effectively influence at all levels of the organization.
• Exercises good judgment and makes well-informed and timely decisions.
• Ability to be both a leader and hands on “doer”.
• Naturally curious and inquisitive with the ability to breakdown complex issues (i.e., simplify)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas to effectively influence at all levels
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, etc. with strong Excel skills.
• Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc.
• Comfortable with advanced ERP system, Oracle a plus.
• Knowledge of financial reporting system such as HFM or OneStream.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Comfortable with advanced ERP system, Oracle a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with business area for financial due diligence for acquisitions, including high-level balance sheet assessments and evaluations of business processes.
• Providing support for PPA preparation by advising on requirements, reviewing PPA analyses prior to submission, and serving as a liaison between BA Finance and Group Finance.
• Defining financial restatement standards and processing for acquired entities, equipping and supporting Business Area teams to execute compliant restatements while maintaining governance oversight
• Providing leadership for ERP (Oracle) integration efforts, including requirements definition, evaluation of process gaps, and implementation of solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Shared Services–related functions for Oracle integrations.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of Shared Services processes and controls.
• Coordinating bank account setup for acquired entities by working with Treasury, BA Finance.
• Approving acquisition-related payments in accordance with delegated authority and internal controls.
• Overseeing and facilitating semi-annual balance sheet reconciliation reviews for acquired entities.
• Leading financial aspects of legal entity mergers, dissolutions, and reorganizations in partnership with BA Finance and Tax.
• Serving as the enterprise point of contact for acquisition-related accounting, process, and integration questions.
• Building, leading, and developing a team of acquisition accountants.
• Making decisions with broad influence on the activities of his or her organization
• Making authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the organization
• Partnering with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives
• Demonstrating skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Collaborating across functional areas to define, prioritizing and ensuring implementation of specific innovations to improve technical functionality in support of business needs, efficiencies and revenue
• Planning, scheduling, or coordinating the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects, or is responsible for an entire program of an organization
• Reviewing operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures
• Leading the organization in a broad area of specialization or in a narrow but intensely specialized field
• Directing and controlling the activities of a broad function independently or through subordinate managers

Benefits

• Competitive salary and rewards package
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees