Senior Director - Finance & Accounting

Li & Fung; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Company holidays

Job summary

Li & Fung is seeking a Senior Director of Finance and Accounting to lead US finance operations and partner with global teams to drive strategic financial performance. This role oversees accounting, treasury, tax, audit, budgeting, and reporting while guiding cross-border collaboration across New York, Greensboro, NC, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.

The ideal candidate will have 12–15 years of finance experience with 7–10 years in management, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 7–10 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting, finance, audit, tax, budgeting and reporting.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working with global offices and cross-location teams.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior business leadership to develop strategies, optimize costs and mitigate risks.
• Provide financial analysis and actionable insights to operations leadership.
• Serve as primary finance liaison to the Hong Kong headquarters and align with global policies.
• Lead finance, accounting, treasury, cash management, planning, tax, audit and compliance functions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting, consolidation and budgeting processes.
• Manage relationships with external finance partners (banks, tax consultants).
• Lead the organization's FP&A function and drive finance transformation initiatives.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities? Here is what you need to know about the job: The Senior Director of Finance and Accounting plays a critical hands-on leadership role, with strong business focused mindset. This position is responsible for managing and enhancing the financial and accounting operations of the US organization while also serving as a business partner to both local and global stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As business partner, closely work with business team senior leadership to develop strategies, optimize costs and mitigate risks, and provide insights that support decision-making and drive business improvement.
• Support operational leadership by providing financial analysis and actionable business insights.
• Serving as primary finance liaison to the Hong Kong headquarters, ensure timely and accurate management reporting, seamless communication and alignment with global financial strategy and policies.
• Lead all finance, accounting, treasury, cash management, financial planning, tax, audit, and compliance functions.
• Oversee statutory and management reporting (monthly, quarterly and yearly), consolidation, budgeting, and accounting operations.
• Manage key US external relationships for finance, including banking and tax consultants.
• Lead the organization's Financial Planning and Analysis function.
• Manage credit insurance and risk evaluation.
• Oversee local tax compliance, tax planning and treasury function.
• Set strategies for finance transformation and process improvement to enhance productivity, transparency and effectiveness.
• Lead a small Finance team located at multiple locations including New York, Greensboro, NC, Hong Kong and Guangzhou China.

Requirements

• Solid education background in Finance and Accounting; a Qualified Accountant is preferred.
• A minimum of 12-15 years progressive and comprehensive finance and accounting experience including at least 7-10 years in a managerial role.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting and finance, audit, tax, reporting, budgeting.
• Hands-on professional, self-motivated and has a strong work ethic.
• Possesses strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a positive and team-oriented attitude.
• Proven track record in finance transformation and embracing technology to drive change.
• A team player with a growth and learning mindset, dedicated to contributing to the broader success of the business.
• Ideal candidate should have experience working with teams across various locations including international offices.

Compensation & Benefits

The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $185,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO
• Company holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization's Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

About Li & Fung

Li & Fung is creating the supply chains of the future. As entrepreneurs, we create innovative products and provide end-to-end solutions for our customers. We are using speed, innovation and digitalization to transform our business in ways the industry has never seen before. Our teams thrive on collaboration and embrace diversity as a driver of innovation. We believe that our people are the source of our strength and expertise, and the reason for our success. We are committed to the creation of an educated, inclusive environment, where everyone is valued and respected, no matter who they are. We know that learning is continual and are dedicated to investing in the future of our people. We are putting purpose at the core of what we do at Li & Fung to make a difference along the supply chain and in our communities. Our goal is to create the supply chain of the future to help our customers navigate the digital economy and to improve the lives of one billion people in the supply chain. You can learn more about our purpose and values.