Director of Shared Services

Tarkett•Calhoun, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 owners—pioneering 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 80,000 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in shared services, payroll, accounting operations, or finance transformation
5+ years leading multi‑functional 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.
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

Responsibilities

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