The Chief Financial Officer for the Vendor Finance business will direct the financial reporting, financial planning and accounting practices of the organization as well as oversight and coordination with treasury, accounting, budget, forecast, and tax and audit activities of the organization.  In addition, the Chief Financial Officer will ensure timely and insightful financial and statistical analysis for management and/or Board use, as well as for specified third parties, including lenders and shareholders.  This individual will also engage in extensive pricing and economics discussions to drive decisions across the business.   Reporting to the corporate CFO , this individual will oversee regional CFO’s and 120+ global employee base.  Key Responsibilities include:      

• Key member of the Vendor Finance executive team, responsible for providing financing support and insight into the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic planning
• Support the business leader and set strategic direction for the business
• Direct the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, statement of cash flows, reports to shareholders, tax returns, and reports to third parties, including lenders.  Duties include all international vendor operations in Latin America, Europe and Asia (approximately 30 countries)
• Analyze company operations from a financial perspective to identify opportunities and areas that may warrant reorganization or other change
• Oversee budget preparation and monitoring. Work with business heads to establish and implement short- and long-term business objectives, policies and operating procedures
• Evaluate internal control safeguards and develop/ implement changes, as appropriate
• Manage the structuring, negotiation and documentation of deals and credit facilities for the business
• Oversee the approval and processing of revenue and expenditure control documents, budgets, ledger/account maintenance and data entry
• Oversee accounting department and audit functions; ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance controls
• Evaluate finance, accounting, servicing and audit procedures and develop/implement changes, as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with credit facility covenants. Support renewal or initial negotiations of credit facilities
• Oversee recruiting, training, supervision and evaluation of staff

Ideal Experience:

• Significant experience in a financial services company in a finance/accounting capacity
• Recent experience with international finance operations, and prior treasury and/or business development
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within rigid timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• Prior experience in public accounting – Big4 preferred