Sr. Director, Finance Transformation

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Halo Consulting, LLC Full time

Please note: Halo Consulting, LLC, is a boutique executive search firm representing a client organization (hereafter referred to as the "Bank"). This post pertains to a career opportunity with said client company.


Location: Chicago, IL. This is a hybrid position that requires going to the office downtown 3 days per week (two of those days are Tuesdays and Thursdays).


About our Client:

Our client (the "Bank"), is a U.S. government-sponsored cooperative that provides liquidity to financial institutions in Illinois and Wisconsin to support housing finance and community investment.


About the Position:

Reporting to the CFO, this highly motivated individual will be critical to the Bank's business transformation effort, including business process redesign, understanding system design, partnering with the IT organization on system initiatives and supporting the ongoing needs of the Finance organization and the functions they support.


Duties:

  • Lead the Finance organization’s operational excellence efforts around scaling processes, systems, and tools
  • Evaluate existing financial processes, identify areas for improvement, and develop strategies to streamline processes. Implement best practices and standardize processes across the finance function.
  • Responsible for Finance’s system and technology strategy, works with relevant stakeholders to prioritize the initiatives/projects to implement the strategy, and regularly monitors progress towards the strategy
  • Provides business direction and prioritization input for the production support docket, including communication of defects and system fixes to technology team, business analysts, and other business representatives
  • Lead change management efforts associated with finance transformation initiatives. Develop and execute comprehensive change management plans to ensure successful adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working
  • Oversee the Bank’s procurement function with a focus on DEI, managing cost and service standards for the Bank. Lead sourcing team to develop strategies for sourcing which align with the company’s long-term strategic plan. Seek out innovative sourcing options, building procurement strategies to maximize Bank value.
  • Streamline vendor due diligence and vendor operations processes and ensure proper oversight through the entire vendor lifecycle.
  • Manage the Bank’s insurance program, overseeing insurance purchases to manage the Bank’s risks
  • Oversee the Bank’s SOX program, collaborating with other teams to manage the Bank’s control inventory and SOX program.
  • Collaborate closely with other departments, including IT, operations, and business units, to ensure alignment and integration of finance transformation initiatives with broader organizational goals and objectives
  • Mentor and develop team members, helping them develop their knowledge and competencies. Encourages teamwork, professionalism and high morale, throughout the department and the Bank.
  • Creates efficiencies within work tasks to eliminate or reduce manual processes.
  • Manages all staffing duties including: hiring/separations, performance management, staff development and day-to-day employee related issues


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field. Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
  • Experience with ERP systems, financial planning software, and business intelligence tools required. Workday experience preferred.
  • Strong understanding of finance processes, systems, and best practices
  • Experience in finance transformation, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or related roles, with a track record of successfully leading complex transformation initiatives


Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Behaviors:

  • Excellent leadership, management, and coaching skills are a must.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven and results-oriented mindset.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage change and drive organizational culture transformation.
  • Project management experience, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
  • Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, always seeking opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

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