Director, Finance - Acquisition Integration

An Amazing Career Opportunity for a Director, Finance - Acquisition Integration!! 

Location: Austin, TX

Job ID: 44265 

The Director, Finance – Acquisition Integration establishes and drives frameworks and standards for acquisition accounting and process compliance, partnering closely with the Business Areas.   This role also works closely with Group Finance, Shared Services, Treasury, and Tax leaders to define standards, build scalable processes, and enable seamless integration, positioning Business Area teams to own and execute with accountability.

Who are we? 

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely.

We are a high-tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees. Check us out here: www.hidglobal.com and https://youtu.be/23km5H4K9Eo 

As our Director, Finance - Acquisition Integration, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Partnering with business area for financial due diligence for acquisitions, including high-level balance sheet assessments and evaluations of business processes.
• Providing support for PPA preparation by advising on requirements, reviewing PPA analyses prior to submission, and serving as a liaison between BA Finance and Group Finance.
• Defining financial restatement standards and processing for acquired entities, equipping and supporting Business Area teams to execute compliant restatements while maintaining governance oversight
• Providing leadership for ERP (Oracle) integration efforts, including requirements definition, evaluation of process gaps, and implementation of solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Leading User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Shared Services–related functions for Oracle integrations.
• Developing and maintaining a strong understanding of Shared Services processes and controls.
• Coordinating bank account setup for acquired entities by working with Treasury, BA Finance.
• Approving acquisition-related payments in accordance with delegated authority and internal controls.
• Overseeing and facilitating semi-annual balance sheet reconciliation reviews for acquired entities.
• Leading financial aspects of legal entity mergers, dissolutions, and reorganizations in partnership with BA Finance and Tax.
• Serving as the enterprise point of contact for acquisition-related accounting, process, and integration questions.
• Building, leading, and developing a team of acquisition accountants.
• Making decisions with broad influence on the activities of his or her organization
• Making authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the organization
• Partnering with other senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives
• Demonstrating skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Collaborating across functional areas to define, prioritizing and ensuring implementation of specific innovations to improve technical functionality in support of business needs, efficiencies and revenue
• Planning, scheduling, or coordinating the preparation of documents or activities for multiple major projects, or is responsible for an entire program of an organization
• Reviewing operational procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and performance measures
• Leading the organization in a broad area of specialization or in a narrow but intensely specialized field
• Directing and controlling the activities of a broad function independently or through subordinate managers

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in jobs of increasing responsibility within Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
• Apply deep technical accounting expertise to acquisition-related activities, ensuring financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Strong leader and team player who thrives in working both cross functionally and globally.
• Ability to effectively influence at all levels of the organization.
• Exercises good judgment and makes well-informed and timely decisions. 
• Ability to be both a leader and hands on “doer”.
• Naturally curious and inquisitive with the ability to breakdown complex issues (i.e., simplify)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey thoughts and ideas to effectively influence at all levels
• Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, international technical standards, etc
• Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, etc. with strong Excel skills.
• Familiar with operating systems, such as Windows, etc.
• Comfortable with advanced ERP system, Oracle a plus.
• Knowledge of financial reporting system such as HFM or OneStream.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and rewards package

• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work-life balance

• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential
• To be a part of a global organization that is pioneering the hardware, software and services that allow people to confidently navigate the physical and digital worlds

Why apply? 

• Empowerment: You’ll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don’t need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

HID does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. We are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create a workplace that empowers everyone to thrive and be their authentic selves, fostering an environment of mutual respect and inclusivity. If you have a disability and require assistance or accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact accommodations-ext@hidglobal.com.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go!
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something.  HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries.  We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.  
 
When you join our HID team, you’ll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You’ll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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