Finance Director

DQS, Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DQS, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL, invites a Finance Director to lead the finance and administration functions for the US entity. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and internal controls while partnering with the CEO and senior management on strategic plans.

The role requires ten years in senior finance, CPA/CA or MBA preferred, and excellence in communication. You will manage external advisors, IT finance systems, and cross-border pricing with international affiliates.

Qualifications

• BS/BA/BB Degree, CPA, CA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum ten years experience in a Senior Management Finance and Administration position in a service industry.
• MS Office proficiency (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM experience (preferred).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Decisive decision-making abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce, and review financial information for the company in GAAP-compliant form.
• Assist in annual business plan development, budgeting, and cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Board or management.
• Develop and maintain external relationships with bankers, auditors, lawyers and other advisors.
• Lead internal controls development and ensure governance compliance across finance and administration.
• Oversee administrative and office management personnel.
• Monitor budget vs actuals and report to President/CEO and senior management.
• Coordinate tax planning and processing of tax returns with external advisors.
• Collaborate with external auditors to address annual auditing requirements.
• Oversee IT department and financial information systems.
• Coordinate pricing support with international affiliates and manage exchange rate risk.
• Maintain and improve D&B credit score.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

GAAP knowledge

Cash flow forecasting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Tax strategy

Audit liaison

Financial systems

Education

BS/BA/BB Degree

CPA/CA or MBA preferred

Tools

Dynamics AX

Dynamics CRM

MS Office

Job description

# Finance Director**Published:**22/10/2026**Location:**DQS USA Schaumburg**Entity:**DQS USA Executive Management**Type of employment:**Full time**Reference number:**5076792001991001fb7f3c0a211c0000Apply1. Home2. Join3. Jobs4. Finance Director **Your role****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**· Prepares, produces, and reviews financial information for the company ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, interpretation, and presentation of all financial reports and statements of the company. Provides timely financial advice and support to the President and CEO and senior management;· Assist in the preparation of annual Business Plan and Strategy and prepare the budget and related cash flow forecast.· Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for submission to the Board or management team as required;· Develops and maintains external financial relationships including bankers, auditors, lawyers and other financial advisors;· Lead the development of and ensures compliance with appropriate internal controls, applicable internal and external policies, procedures, and governance principles and practices for financial management and administration of the company;· Oversee, supervise, and mentor administrative and office management personnel;· Keep abreast of the business and economic climate in which DQS operates and prepare the company to meet the challenges of a changing business environment as it relates to its financial obligation;· Manage the credit and collection functions to ensure company targets to minimize DSO and bad debt write-offs.· Track actual income, expenses and other key metrics against budget and provide regular reports to the President and CEO and senior management;· Ensure all reports comply with GAAP and any other applicable requirements;· Work closely with external advisors/auditors in the development of tax strategies and minimization of taxes, preparation and submission of annual and other applicable tax returns;· Address all management issues raised by the external auditors for annual auditing requirements;· Responsible for financial information systems and maintenance of proper internal financial controls;· Approves the monthly reconciliations of all assets on the balance sheet, accounts payable and payments to auditors and employees;· Maintain Company’s credit score with D&B;· Responsible for overseeing facilities operations and tenant relations;· Reviews, in conjunction with external legal advisors if necessary, all significant contracts that the company may enter into, including leases, customer contracts, employee agreements, auditor contracts· Obtains or renews required business licenses and permits;· Responsible for risk management and obtaining proper and sufficient property and liability coverage;· Oversees and manages the IT department;· Interact with foreign Sister Companies and Licensees to assist with International pricing in support of sales. Manage exchange rate risks appropriately;· Performs other tasks and duties as may be assigned.**Your profile**· BS/BA/BB Degree, CPA, CA or MBA preferred;· Minimum ten (10) years experience in a Senior Management Finance and Administrations position with demonstrated skills and management responsibilities in a service industry;· MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point);· Dynamics AX and Dynamics CRM Experience (preferred);· Must be highly skilled in dealing with employees at all levels with in the organization;· Excellent communication, verbal and written skills;· Ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.**EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO)**Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic.The employer is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, the employer invites employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual.Right to Work Poster (English)EEO is the Law