Finance Director Contract to Cash

$160,000 - $200,000/Yr

Montrose Environmental Group - Little Rock, AR

posted 6 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Little Rock, AR
1,001-5,000 employees
Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Take your career to the next level by joining a company that prides itself on sustainability and aims to deliver the future of environmental services. Be part of a finance team with the goal of managing risk while meeting customer needs through a highly efficient and scalable services organization. Montrose is seeking an accomplished and visionary Finance Director, Contract to Cash to establish and lead our Center of Excellence (CoE) for contract lifecycle management within the Southeast finance department. This is a newly created role in which you will build and lead the CoE team. In addition, you will be responsible for developing and implementing best practices, processes, and tools to optimize contract lifecycle management across the organization. The role reports to the Vice President, Montrose Environmental Services Finance. The ideal candidate is a finance professional with deep expertise and experience leading delivery of the end-to-end Contract to Cash process. A transformer with strong business acumen, this leader has driven process standardization and continuous improvement within a CoE or business services environment. Leading with energy and a can-do attitude, they work collaboratively and have a track record of bringing people together to drive decision-making and enterprise change. The ability to think strategically and communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders are also imperatives. The scope of the role is comprehensive, encompassing every aspect of Contract to Cash, from design all the way through operations. Responsibilities include establishing and leading the Contracts Center of Excellence, defining the vision, goals, and roadmap for the CoE in alignment with organizational objectives, building and leading a high-performance team, developing and implementing standardized processes, and providing guidance and support to accounting and finance professionals across the organization. The successful candidate will oversee a team of approximately 20+ FTEs and be responsible for growing the team as the business needs expand, leading the team through the transition to a CoE, and continuously improving the capability and applying automation to scale and streamline delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and lead the Contracts Center of Excellence, defining the vision, goals, and roadmap for the CoE in alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Build and lead a high-performance team that delivers the Contract to Cash services to meet or exceed SLAs for timeliness and accuracy and deliver annual savings.
  • Develop and implement standardized processes, templates, and best practices for contract creation, invoicing, and contract maintenance within our ERP, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Provide guidance and support to accounting and finance professionals and project managers across the organization, serving as a subject matter expert on financial processes and contract management best practices.
  • Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure contract performance, financial impact, and compliance, and provide regular reporting and analysis to senior management.
  • Engage senior stakeholders throughout the enterprise to build understanding of customer and business requirements, develop solutions for contracting that meets requirements and balances risk, and serve business needs.
  • Drive change by collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal, Sales, Operations, and Compliance, to ensure alignment on contract terms, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
  • Build an understanding of Montrose markets, strategic business units, and deliverables along with industry trends and competitive strategy outlook to create robust contract offerings aligned with business needs.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies in contract management and finance, and incorporate best practices and innovations into the CoE's strategy.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the CoE, providing training, coaching, and mentoring to team members to enhance their skills and capabilities.

Requirements

  • Proven track record of establishing and leading Centers of Excellence (CoEs), driving process improvement and innovation within organizations.
  • Expert in financial principles, including revenue recognition, cost analysis, financial modeling, and financial risk management.
  • Strategic thinker, able to analyze complex issues and develop actionable plans and solutions to drive business results.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to partner with, influence and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
  • Strong conflict management and proven interpersonal, negotiating and influencing skills.
  • Able to work in ambiguous situations, proactively identifying and mitigating process risks and driving results in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
  • Excellent, motivational people leader, capable of finding, coaching, and promoting a diverse and inclusive team of top talent.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience in contract management, finance, or related field, with significant experience in a leadership or strategic role; experience leading a CoE is preferred.
  • Proficient in contract management software, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and Microsoft Office suite; experience with Workday ERP is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with Workday ERP.

Benefits

  • 401(k) 4% Match
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Vision insurance
  • Progressive vacation policies
  • Company holidays
  • Financial assistance program
  • Access to attractive student loan rates
  • Mentorship and professional development resources
  • Direct exposure to industry experts
  • Opportunities to engage in Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion initiatives
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