International CFO

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies supporting global growth and profitability.
• Leader for all financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, significant investments, and capital structure.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning efforts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align financial and operational strategies.
• Collaborate with all regions on new and existing customer pricing strategies to ensure optimal profitable growth, with a focus on driving continued improvements in margins.
• Oversee daily financial operations including accounting, reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure accurate, timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with international standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Monitor financial metrics to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implement and maintain robust financial systems and controls across global entities.
• Direct global tax planning, compliance, and reporting to optimize efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Manage treasury, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity, banking relationships, and capital allocation.
• Oversee international transfer pricing, tax audits, and regulatory filings.
• Develop strategies for foreign exchange risk and international cash repatriation.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational, financial, and strategic risks.
• Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets and financial integrity.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards globally.
• Lead enterprise risk management and oversee insurance programs.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing global finance team.
• Foster a culture of improvement, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the finance function.
• Serve as a BIW representative Board Member for all foreign subsidiaries.
• Serve as key liaison to global auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
• Communicate financial results, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, with at least 5 years in a CFO or equivalent executive leadership role in a global organization.
• Proven expertise in international financial management, cross border tax strategy, treasury, and currency risk management.
• Strong understanding of multi-jurisdictional accounting, reporting standards, and regulatory environments.
• Prior experience leading the finance function for a middle market company in the business services industry is highly desirable.
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.