Director, Finance

Educational Testing Service - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Senior

Charleston, WV

Educational Services

About the position

The Finance Director at ETS is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing financial reporting for the K16 business unit. This position entails a comprehensive range of responsibilities including budgeting, forecasting, financial analyses, strategic planning, and investment support. The Finance Director will work closely with various corporate units, particularly corporate finance and accounting, to define and report performance metrics that facilitate strategic decision-making. This role is crucial in ensuring that the K16 business unit aligns with corporate requests and effectively communicates financial insights to senior management. In this role, the Finance Director will conduct thorough financial and data analysis, providing insights that drive business value for the strategic business unit (SBU). The responsibilities include directing the budgeting and forecasting processes, as well as managing corporate processes for the SBU. The Finance Director will be tasked with providing monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses and reports to senior management, developing recommendations based on financial data to support effective decision-making, and coordinating changes between the SBU and corporate finance. Additionally, the Finance Director will monitor and report on capital expenditures and investment proposals, providing financial support and guidance to SBU leadership and product leadership. This position also involves leading a team of finance managers and analysts, spearheading process improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards and applicable laws and regulations. The Finance Director will report directly to the Senior Vice President for K16 and will play a key role in the strategic direction of the organization as it continues to expand its global footprint in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough financial and data analysis and reporting to drive business insights and value for the SBU.
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and strategy processes for the SBU.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses and reporting to senior management as required.
• Develop and present recommendations based on financial data to support effective decision-making.
• Coordinate changes between the SBU and corporate finance, including updates to KPIs and reports.
• Assist in developing overall business strategy and planning goals for assigned areas.
• Monitor and report on capital expenditures and investment proposal submissions.
• Provide financial support and guidance to SBU leadership and product leadership.
• Act as the key point of contact for data and information between the SBU and the Corporate Finance team.
• Lead coordination for budgeting, reporting, and forecasting activities.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee new initiatives that contribute to business goals.
• Manage staff of finance managers and analysts.
• Lead process improvement initiatives and transformation projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
• MBA in Finance and/or accounting preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant or other relevant professional certification strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, management, and reporting, including working directly with senior leadership.
• Prior experience in a leadership role, including leading a strong analytical FP&A team.
• Expertise in PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud, and MS Office.
• Project management experience is required.
• Strong analytical, management, presentation, and communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the education sector or with educational measurement solutions.
• Familiarity with advanced financial modeling techniques.
• Ability to work in a remote environment effectively.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from.
• Generous continuous learning support, including tuition reimbursement and online learning access.
• Generous PTO and vacation time.
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work.
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution.
• Commuter benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• 1 year subscription to Calm App.