Job Description

Head of Finance, Americas

Reports to: Senior Vice President Corporate Finance & Chief Purpose Officer

Direct reports: 1

Hours of Work: M-F 9am-5pm EST - Schedule may vary depending on need - flexible but must work up to 120hour per month.

Salary Band: Salary Equivalent: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually (prorated for up to 120 hours/month)

FLSA/Status: Exempt, salaried (up to 120 hours per month)

Company Overview

The DDC Group is a renowned leader in data, business process outsourcing, and technology solutions, providing clients across industries – including banking and finance, energy and utilities, healthcare, insurance, shipping and logistics, life sciences, public sector, and travel, among others.

With 35 years of experience, The DDC Group is committed to driving business outcomes through technology, innovation, efficiency, and dedication to client success.

The US company is the key commercial arm of The DDC Group in the Americas region. Its main activities are the sales, marketing and oversight of client services delivery that is undertaken by other The DDC Group Companies across the World.

Role Overview

As the Head of Finance, Americas, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the corporate governance and overall financial activities in the US. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the governance, financial health and stability of the organization by developing and implementing governance and financial strategies, policies, and procedures that align with the company’s goals and objectives. This role fosters a positive and inclusive work culture, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and driving financial performance and development along with good corporate responsibility.

Certain elements of this role are fixed in timing (ex: monthly management accounts) others offer more flexibility on timing and delivery and therefore this role could be adapted to suit a part time/flexible working arrangement to the relevant candidate.

The Financial oversight governs the key aspects of the operation of the US sales marketing and strategy teams along with associated US support teams.

The core responsibility of the role is focused on US activities. From time to time the role may also require involvement in wider Group Projects as determined by the Group Finance department.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation of accounts

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and reports for operational management into the Group Finance Function
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of the accounting records and financial systems
• Production of statutory accounts for the US company
• Play a full part in providing relevant & timely financial information to the Group Finance team to enable a balanced and objective assessment of the Group’s strategy and objectives.

Budgets and forecasts

• For the US division: Preparation of budgets, forecasts and business plans and continued monitoring & review of performance against them to enable robust reporting of variances to Senior Management and other stakeholders

Financial management & controls

• Effectively manage the working capital and overhead components of the US operations with specific attention to creditor, debtors and cash balances
• Overseeing monthly processing of payroll and payments to employees
• Review and manage the internal financial control environment for the US operations, including playing an active role in risk assessment processes and embedding a risk management culture throughout the organization

Taxation

• Support the Group CFO in the development and execution of the Group’s taxation strategy
• Ensure returns for local and federal and other relevant taxes are submitted, payments made on time and all relevant regulations are complied with

Regulatory Reporting

• Co-ordinate production of any US regulatory and statutory reporting that relates to the financial and corporate information of the Company

General

• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisers, and other parties as directed by the Group CFO or the SVP Group Finance. Keep key stakeholders up to date on progress against key milestones.

Professional Development & Other Duties

• Regularly meet and discuss with your line manager to continuously improve your own performance and support your personal development.
• You may be required to carry out additional duties within your capability to meet the needs of the business.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of DDC’s Values & Culture and collaborate with the team to ensure that everyone embodies these. Proactively encourage and uphold these ideals and objectives while fostering an environment that aligns with these values.

Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

Responsible for working with the Corporate Office to identify, create and maintain any processes and policies associated with the role and area of business.

This will include certain instances where you become the nominated company representative on behalf of the US company with relevant local, state and federal bodies (including taxation) and other company requirements including 401k activities.

Ensure that the organization adheres to all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies. This includes compliance with and identification of industry standards and regulatory requirements pertinent to the area in which you work.

Ensure that the companies risk control mechanisms are adhered to, and that risk is identified, assessed, treated and brought to the attention of the wider management team as appropriate.

Performance and Reporting

As the Head of Finance, Americas you will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and distribution of various reports to support business operations and decision-making processes.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong skills in specific financial-related areas
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven target-driven approach

Key Behaviors

• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and overseas as required
• Proven track record of successfully working in a remote role

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's or master's Degree or similar work experience within a working role.
• Appropriate professional accounting qualifications (CPA / Chartered Accountant)
• Similar industry and/or BPO business knowledge an advantage
• A working knowledge of both federal and state tax requirements typical for a BPO/Service company is an advantage

Our Values

Innovation: Innovation drives transformation – inside and out. From structuring our business to balance global resources with specialized expertise, to bringing clients the power of advanced technologies, analytics, and data, we are constantly innovating to achieve better outcomes.

Flexibility: We are steadfast in our commitment – but never set in our ways. We are nimble and flexible in our approach, rapidly developing and perfecting new solutions, and constantly evolving to build the right capabilities for clients.

Empowerment: When our teams are at their best, our organization is too. We are committed to empowering our people through collaboration, breaking down silos to share the resources of a truly unified global organization while inspiring business units to write their own destinies.

Integrity: We never compromise on integrity. We do business the right way – operating with transparency, honesty, and respect, and we make all decisions with the best interests of both our clients and our teams at heart.

Passion: We believe that passion can be powerful. Our people are driven to be the experts in their fields, and we’re energized by opportunities to put that expertise to work to drive business outcomes for our clients. We are also passionate about doing good in our world, supporting corporate social responsibility initiatives across the globe since our founding.

Growth: We’re fueled every day by a growth mindset. We have a vision to be the global leader in the Business Process Management space, and we won’t rest until we get there. Our teams are hungry to expand, evolve, and unlock the full potential of our organization.

The DDC Group is committed to:

• People-centric: Placing people at the heart of operations.
• Efficiency: Dedicated to efficient solutions and processes that drive project delivery.
• Global Impact: Committed to making a significant global impact, focusing on emerging economies, providing expertise, resources, and support to build safe, sustainable, and nurturing environments for people in need.
• Sustainability: Passionate about addressing environmental challenges.
• Collaboration: Working as a team alongside businesses and projects.
• Education and Awareness: Emphasizing education and awareness and valuing diversity, culture, and individual freedoms.
• Business Focus: Adopting a holistic approach to business focus.
• Innovation: Fostering a culture of innovation, continuously seeking new and improved ways to contribute to the construction industry and the world.
• Social Responsibility: Addressing mass migrations and social issues by providing solutions and nurturing environments where people can live, work, and thrive.

The DDC Group is an equal opportunity employer. Every employee is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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