Senior Finance Director: Strategy, Controls & Growth

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

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.