Assistant Director of Finance

Description

• Deliver data-driven financial insights to support informed strategic decision-making
• Provide analytical support for financial planning, capital allocation, and investment evaluations across the Ceres group
• Conduct performance appraisals, provide coaching and administer progressive discipline when necessary.
• Oversee and lead accounting process improvement projects to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal accounting policies, and control standards.
• Design and execute strategies to enhance efficiencies and capabilities in our India operations by collaborating with key stakeholders, to include improvements in ERP (Vista/Trimble) and Salesforce capabilities and integration.
• Develop treasury dashboards and KPI’s to enhance visibility into cash balances, bank exposure, and capital activity; use data to analyze and report on trends.
• Support and mentor accounting staff across multiple business units and entities.
• Support implementation of workflow automation and internal control enhancements.
• Create management dashboards and KPI reporting to enhance performance visibility.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial documentation and internal control frameworks.
• Oversee and monitor working capital metrics and supporting initiatives to improve liquidity and operational cash efficiency.
• Support the preparation of annual audits and tax filings through coordination with external auditors and advisors.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Controller and Director of Finance & Investment and assist with daily cash management, including cash positioning, transfers, and intercompany funding activities.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all Ceres entities to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.
• Improve treasury practices, including banking structure optimization, cash pooling, and account management.
• Participate in short- and long-term cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
• Assist with financial data migration, system upgrades, and ERP optimization initiatives to create a cohesive reporting ecosystem.
• Review entity-level and consolidated financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
• Support post-acquisition integration and establishment of new entities to ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies and standards
• Bridge communication between the U.S. and India accounting teams to ensure efficient close cycles and consistent data accuracy.
• Standardize accounting processes across AP, AR, payroll, job costing, equipment costing, and intercompany transactions.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and the India accounting team

Requirements

• B.S./B.A. degree in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally (eg. FL, CA, Puerto Rico, India, New Zealand).
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of GAAP, consolidations, and intercompany accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership in multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional environments to include global experience.
• Proven track record of process improvement, system implementation, and change management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (Vista/Trimble preferred), Excel, and business intelligence tools (Power BI).
• Experience leading and managing a global team.
• Banking and Treasury experience to include cash management, forecasting, banking relationships, and working capital optimization.
• Industry experience in construction, environmental services, disaster recovery, or private equity.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage remote and offshore teams and create a positive work environment and ensure members are engaged and motivated.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• The chance to make a lasting difference for communities.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance