Director Shared Services Finance Transformation
Fully Remote Lake Forest
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

Role Overview

The Director, Finance Transformation will lead DwyerOmega’s enterprise-wide modernization of the finance function.

This leader will design and execute a transformation roadmap focused on process excellence, shared services optimization, and digital enablement across the company’s international business units and manufacturing entities.

Reporting directly to the Global Controller, the role will play a pivotal part in building a scalable global finance operating model that enhances performance, efficiency, and transparency across regions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finance Transformation Strategy

Define and deliver the global finance transformation roadmap aligned with DwyerOmega’s strategic and operational priorities.

Drive the evolution of finance into a data-driven, business-partnering organization.

Lead transformation initiatives that optimize the finance organization's design, governance, and service delivery model.

2. Shared Services Leadership

Lead the expansion, integration, and maturity of DwyerOmega’s global shared services centers (SSC).

Standardize processes and policies across entities to enable scalable, cost-effective service delivery.

Implement robust performance metrics (SLAs, KPIs, and dashboards) for SSCs.

Partner with regional finance leaders to align shared services with local regulatory and business needs.

3. Process Optimization & Automation

Re-engineer global finance processes — Record-to-Report, Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Forecast-to-Fulfill — for efficiency and control.

Implement automation, RPA, and workflow technologies to reduce manual tasks and improve accuracy.

Enhance product costing, manufacturing variance tracking, and global cost visibility.

4. Technology Enablement

Oversee modernization of the ERP environment and integration with manufacturing and supply chain systems.

Ensure strong data governance and master data consistency across all regions.

5. Governance & Compliance

Strengthen global financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and local regulatory standards.

Maintain integrity and consistency across all financial reporting and transformation activities.

 


Requirements

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA preferred.

CPA, CMA, or international equivalent (e.g., ACCA) strongly preferred.

10–15 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including 5+ years in finance transformation and  5+ years in shared services leadership roles.

Proven record of driving global finance transformation and shared services optimization in an international manufacturing environment.

Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, MRM, QUAD)  and digital finance tools.

Strong understanding of cost accounting, supply chain finance, and manufacturing performance metrics.

Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills in cross-cultural contexts.