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ASSA ABLOY Group · 1 day ago

Director of Shared Services, Commercial Segment

New Haven, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

ASSA ABLOY Group is a world leader in total door opening solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Shared Services. This role oversees Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Commercial Accounting and Finance for North America, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement within the finance organization.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage the Shared Services teams responsible for:

Accounts Payable: Ensure timely and accurate processing, vendor compliance, and continuous process improvement

Payroll: Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and employee satisfaction

Commercial Accounting and Finance: Direct accounting operations for the Commercial Sales organization, including revenue recognition, financial reporting, and budgeting support

Manage department staff and organize work processes, methods and procedures for processing accounts payable transactions

Assess current state capabilities (process, data and technology) and map the gaps between the current state capabilities and the desired future state

Align the vision and roadmap with systems changes and roadmaps being driven by other internal groups in support of process optimization and new capabilities

Provide guidance on organizations, policies and the way the shared service group will deliver against their transactional and strategic responsibilities in the future based on the overall goals of the organization

Influence and gain alignment from key stakeholders around a business case for change and work with existing process owners to plan and execute against the established roadmap

Review process improvement opportunities across. Work with VP Finance, prioritize opportunities to optimize resources

Qualification

Finance operations experienceShared service managementJD EdwardsFinance systems knowledgeProgram management skillsRelationship managementMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadershipAdaptabilityContinuous learning

Required

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance operations

Prior experience managing a shared service center in a large corporate environment

Management experience in a broad range of operational finance roles

Strong understanding of and experience with finance systems

Extensive experience developing and leading teams

Strong, demonstrated program and project management skills

Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management skills. Must be able to communicate and present ideas/issues to the executive finance team

Proven ability to inspire others through characteristics of a growth mindset (adaptability, continuous learning, and transparency)

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel

Approximate percentage of time required to travel: less than 15%

Preferred

Experience with JD Edwards is highly desired

Benefits

Annual Bonus.

Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.

Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401k.

Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.

Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!

Company

ASSA ABLOY Group

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ASSA ABLOY Group is a door opening solutions, dedicated to satisfying end-user needs for security, safety, and convenience. It is a sub-organization of ASSA ABLOY Group.

Founded in 1994

Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, SWE

10001+ employees