Managing Director, Financial Shared Services (6024)

About the role

The Managing Director, Shared Services, oversees multiple core finance functions including Accounting Services and Treasury. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and manage accounts receivable, transportation accounts payable, credit, and collections activities.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and serve as an escalation point for complex issues.
• Create and enforce SLAs, performance metrics, and quality standards for strategic operating partners.
• Increase efficiency, scalability, and service quality through process improvements and technology enhancements.
• Ensure internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit activities and resolve findings promptly.
• Manage treasury operations for U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Asia, overseeing cash management, intercompany balances, and banking relationships.
• Report treasury performance, risk exposure, and key metrics to executive leadership.
• Represent the Finance function in cross-departmental initiatives, M&A due diligence, and strategic transactions.
• Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing team across accounting, treasury, and operations.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee AR, AP, credit, and collections activities for strategic operating partners and company-owned locations.
• Manage treasury operations, including cash management, intercompany balances, and banking relationships.
• Collaborate with corporate leadership and operating partner leadership to align accounting services with strategic objectives.
• Represent the Finance function in cross-departmental initiatives, M&A due diligence, and strategic transactions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or treasury, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing shared services or outsourced accounting functions for multiple business units.
• Proven track record leading treasury operations, including cash management, risk mitigation, and corporate banking.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management principles and cash flow forecasting.
• Exceptional client/employee relationship management skills with a client-first orientation.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive influencing skills.
• Experience with SAP and CashPro highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or treasury, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience managing shared services or outsourced accounting functions for multiple business units.
• Proven track record leading treasury operations, including cash management, risk mitigation, and corporate banking.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management principles and cash flow forecasting.
• Exceptional client/employee relationship management skills with a client-first orientation.
• Superior analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive influencing skills.
• Experience with SAP and CashPro highly desirable.

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent client relationship management.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong knowledge of treasury management principles and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience with SAP and CashPro.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (employee and family coverage).
• Company-paid basic life insurance.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance.
• Health Savings Account with company contributions.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with 3.5% employer match.
• 80 hours of front-loaded Sick Pay.
• 80 hours of Vacation Pay annually, with increases based on tenure.
• 7 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pay

$110,000 - $135,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time schedule of minimum 8 hours per day with flexibility to complete all required job duties and responsibilities.

Environment

Climate-controlled office environment with moderate noise levels. Standard office physical demands: sitting, walking, keyboarding, and use of close and distance vision.