VP, Finance and Shared Service Center

Gakkyusha USA Co - Houston, TX

Full-time - Senior

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The VP, Finance and Shared Service Center at Elior North America is a senior executive role responsible for leading the Corporate Accounting, Shared Services, and Tax compliance functions. This position requires a strategic leader who will partner with various business areas to drive finance transformation initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures. The role involves managing a large team, overseeing daily operations, and acting as a liaison with external auditors and government entities.

Responsibilities

• Support and train the team to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Direct the Accounting Team to connect business understanding with results.
• Manage daily operations of the department ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop, implement, and maintain systems, procedures, and policies for adherence to guidelines.
• Oversee weekly and monthly closing of financial records and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Provide accounting assistance to field managers and operations staff.
• Partner with finance functions on close activities and process improvement.
• Collaborate with IT on system implementations and enhancements.
• Act as a liaison with external auditors and government entities.
• Oversee non-recurring projects and support ad-hoc projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of experience in finance/accounting.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams in Finance/Accounting.
• Ability to work flexible hours with around 20% travel.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general accounting and month-end closing procedures.
• Experience with IFRS accounting principles and Microsoft Dynamics GP.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to build trust and influence outcomes.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field.
• ERP Implementation Experience (SAP S/4).
• CPA certification.
• Experience in a matrixed environment in food/contract services.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement
• Flexible schedule