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Reporting to the CFO and serving as an integral member of the senior management team, the Senior Director of Finance will be responsible for the development of Medical Fluid Solutions (MFS) Segment’s financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization’s strategic goals. In addition to the strategic components, you will be responsible for processing the financial activities of an organization to maximize a company’s profits and plan for its growth. The role includes analyzing data and advising top executives on ways to use that information to make strategic decisions about the organization’s future. With a hands-on approach to all aspects of an organization’s finances, Senior Director of Finance must ensure a controlled accounting environment and compliant with best practices.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy, Vision and Leadership

Advise the segment and division leaders and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.
Be a true financial business partner advising on strategic planning and sharing financial analysis and forecasting with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance.
Contribute to the development of MFS Segment’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall financial management of the organization.
Oversee development, oversight, and management of the MFS Segment’s investment plan.
Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CFO informed of all critical issues.

Operations

Own all aspects of financial reporting (e.g. preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements), forecasts, planning, budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, and procurement.
Implement budgeting strategy and plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.
Ensure that finance teams in divisions are adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the senior management.
Provide analytical support to division’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.

Team Development/Leadership

Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.
Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.
Ensure team members receive timely and appropriate training and development.
Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.
Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.
Build a succession pipeline and focus on career development of key talent.

Education and Experience Requirements

Business or Accounting degree mandatory, a master’s in business administration is preferred.
CPA preferred.
Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization.
Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise
Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask
Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
Self-reliant, good problem solver results oriented.
Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic, and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management.
Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; requires close vision ability. Noise level is usually moderate.
Travel Required
Estimated 40%

Senior Director of Finance

Finance, MFS Segment

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Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Strategy, Vision and Leadership

Advise the segment and division leaders and other key members of senior management on financial planning budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.

Be a true financial business partner advising on strategic planning and sharing financial analysis and forecasting with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance.

Contribute to the development of MFS Segment’s strategic goals and objectives as well as the overall financial management of the organization.

Oversee development, oversight, and management of the MFS Segment’s investment plan.

Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CFO informed of all critical issues.

Operations

Own all aspects of financial reporting (e.g. preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements), forecasts, planning, budgeting, financial analysis, cash management, and procurement.

Implement budgeting strategy and plan, coordinate, and execute the annual budget process.

Ensure that finance teams in divisions are adhering to the strategic plan, delivering status reports to the senior management.

Provide analytical support to division’s internal management team including development of internal management reporting capabilities.

Team Development/Leadership

Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the finance and operations teams.

Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality.

Ensure team members receive timely and appropriate training and development.

Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, conduct annual performance appraisals, and administer salary adjustments.

Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach: assign accountabilities; set objectives; establish priorities; and monitor and evaluate results.

Build a succession pipeline and focus on career development of key talent.

Education and Experience Requirements

Business or Accounting degree mandatory, a master’s in business administration is preferred.

CPA preferred.

Minimum 10 years' experience in a senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organization.

Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Strong mentoring, coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise

Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask

Superior management skills; ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.

Self-reliant, good problem solver results oriented.

Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic, and tactical finance and administration initiatives.

Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with senior management.

Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand

Travel Required

Estimated 40%

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