Finance & Managing Director – North America (Knoxville, TN)

Kanadevia Inova•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

We are seeking a highly capable Finance & Managing Director to lead the governance, compliance, and financial management of our Kanadevia Inova North America (NAM) legal entity. This is a unique dual role combining statutory leadership responsibilities with hands-on financial oversight, supporting both local operations and global reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities: Act as statutory legal representative of the NAM entity, ensuring full compliance with governance and regulatory frameworks. Lead all financial management activities, including reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow oversight. Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance insights, supporting both local and global stakeholders. Drive strong internal controls, risk management, and compliance across finance and operational activities. Partner with global business units and leadership teams to support strategic and operational decision-making. Governance & Legal Entity Leadership: Ensure compliance with Articles of Association, Delegation of Authority, and applicable U.S. legal requirements. Support Board governance, including participation in meetings, preparation of materials, and execution of resolutions. Maintain statutory records, corporate documentation, and authorised signatory frameworks. Oversee corporate filings and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. Promote strong governance standards aligned with Kanadevia Inova Group policies. Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting. Support IFRS reporting and group consolidation, including reconciliation with U.S. GAAP where required. Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis and actionable insights. Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Audit, Risk & Compliance: Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships. Maintain robust internal control frameworks and ensure policy compliance. Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks. Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across the organisation. Tax, Treasury & Insurance: Support corporate tax compliance and reporting activities. Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships. Oversee treasury activities, including foreign exchange and financial risk mitigation. Ensure appropriate insurance coverage aligned with group standards. Monitor financial exposures and support risk management strategies. Leadership & Organisation: Lead and develop finance and administrative functions. Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment. Align local operations with global strategy and objectives. Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives. Build strong relationships across functions and international teams. ERP & Systems: Support ERP implementation and system enhancements. Align local systems with global reporting and compliance standards. Improve data accuracy, reporting quality, and financial visibility. Drive automation and process optimisation initiatives. Partner with IT and global teams to support digital transformation.

Requirements

Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Finance Manager, Finance Director, or equivalent).
Strong knowledge of U.S. financial, regulatory, and legal entity requirements.
Experience with IFRS reporting within an international organisation.
Background in financial control, budgeting, forecasting, and audit/compliance.
Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business; CPA or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as statutory legal representative of the NAM entity, ensuring full compliance with governance and regulatory frameworks.
Lead all financial management activities, including reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow oversight.
Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance insights, supporting both local and global stakeholders.
Drive strong internal controls, risk management, and compliance across finance and operational activities.
Partner with global business units and leadership teams to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Ensure compliance with Articles of Association, Delegation of Authority, and applicable U.S. legal requirements.
Support Board governance, including participation in meetings, preparation of materials, and execution of resolutions.
Maintain statutory records, corporate documentation, and authorised signatory frameworks.
Oversee corporate filings and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
Promote strong governance standards aligned with Kanadevia Inova Group policies.
Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
Support IFRS reporting and group consolidation, including reconciliation with U.S. GAAP where required.
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis and actionable insights.
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Collaborate with global finance teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Coordinate external audits and manage auditor relationships.
Maintain robust internal control frameworks and ensure policy compliance.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
Ensure compliance with tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability across the organisation.
Support corporate tax compliance and reporting activities.
Manage cash flow, liquidity, and banking relationships.
Oversee treasury activities, including foreign exchange and financial risk mitigation.
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage aligned with group standards.
Monitor financial exposures and support risk management strategies.
Lead and develop finance and administrative functions.
Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment.
Align local operations with global strategy and objectives.
Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
Build strong relationships across functions and international teams.
Support ERP implementation and system enhancements.
Align local systems with global reporting and compliance standards.
Improve data accuracy, reporting quality, and financial visibility.
Drive automation and process optimisation initiatives.
Partner with IT and global teams to support digital transformation.