Director of Shared Services

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation range includes bonus

Job summary

ML6 Search + Talent Advisory partners with a dynamic manufacturing organization to appoint a Director of Shared Services. This leader will design and implement a centralized finance function spanning AP, AR, and Treasury across multi-location international operations.

The role drives transformation from decentralized to standardized processes, strengthens controls, enables automation, and optimizes ERP systems while building a high-performing team delivering consistent service enterprise-wide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance operations experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a shared services or centralized finance environment.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing AP, AR, and Treasury operations.
• Experience operating within multi-location or international organizations.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, process automation, and finance technology tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration and centralization of AP, AR, and Treasury into a unified shared services organization.
• Develop and execute a transformation roadmap to standardize processes, policies, and SLAs.
• Oversee AP operations including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment workflows.
• Lead AR processes including billing, collections, and cash application accuracy.
• Centralize treasury activities including cash management and liquidity forecasting.
• Drive working capital improvements via DSO, DPO, and cash forecasting.
• Leverage ERP and finance automation to streamline workflows.
• Establish dashboards and performance metrics for AP, AR, and Treasury.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and audit readiness.
• Partner with finance leadership to manage change across regions.
• Build and lead a high-performing shared services team with a service mindset.

Skills

Leadership

AP/AR/Treasury

ERP systems

Automation

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree (Accounting/Finance)

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

ERP software platforms

Finance automation tools

Job description

ML6 is pleased to be partnering with a dynamic and growing manufacturing organization in their search for a Director of Shared Services to design and implement a best in class shared service function. The Director of Shared Services will lead the transformation and management of a centralized finance shared services organization responsible for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Treasury operations across a multi-location international manufacturing enterprise.

This role will integrate historically decentralized finance functions into a streamlined, scalable shared services model that improves financial discipline, operational efficiency, and working capital performance.

The Director will drive process standardization, strengthen internal controls, enable automation and ERP optimization, and build a high-performing team that delivers consistent service across the enterprise. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines operational execution with enterprise-wide change leadership.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead the integration and centralization of AP, AR, and Treasury functions into a unified shared services organization.
• Develop and execute a transformation roadmap to standardize processes, policies, and service-level agreements across business units.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, payment workflows, and automation initiatives.
• Lead accounts receivable processes including billing, collections, dispute resolution, credit management, and cash application accuracy.
• Centralize treasury activities including cash management, liquidity forecasting, banking relationships, and cash visibility across domestic and international entities.
• Drive working capital improvements through disciplined management of DSO, DPO, and cash forecasting.
• Leverage ERP systems and finance automation tools to streamline workflows and reduce manual processing.
• Establish operational dashboards and performance metrics for AP, AR, and Treasury functions.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and audit readiness across transactional finance processes.
• Partner with finance leadership and regional teams to manage change and ensure smooth transition from decentralized operations.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing shared services team and foster a service-oriented culture across the enterprise.

What You'll Need to Be Successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance operations experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a shared services or centralized finance environment.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing AP, AR, and Treasury operations.
• Experience operating within multi-location or international organizations.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, process automation, and finance technology tools.

Strongly Preferred

• Experience leading shared services transformation or centralization initiatives.
• Background in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience in private equity–backed or high-growth organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cost optimization and working capital improvements.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA designation.

Compensation Range: $180,000 - $200,000 base salary + bonus