Description
At Valvoline Global Operations, we're proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we've never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world's first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
The Director, Finance Operations leads finance and accounting functions organization-wide, acting as the principal decision-maker on issues impacting financial health. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and their strategic implications. The role fosters team development and charts the course for finance and accounting strategies, ensuring alignment with the company's objectives.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Directs and reviews the work of internal/external teams across functions and/or geographies to ensure the company's financial reporting processes are accurate, reliable and compliant with regulations.
- Provides cross-functional support across the global finance organization, including project managing integration efforts associated with mergers and acquisitions and providing value-added insights relative to applicable work streams.
- Manages people, processes, and third parties, including providing direct supervision and substantive feedback to team members and developing their skills.
- Directs activities associated with the company-wide Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process and validates critical enterprise-wide risks are being appropriately addressed through responsive governance activities.
- Manages Shareholder relationships, SAO assessments, and leads responses/resolution of identified issues.
- Drives process improvement across all finance functions and serves as a subject matter expert on key strategic finance initiatives.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting or equivalent.
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with internal controls over financial reporting, enterprise risk management, finance function optimization/strategy, and with progressive leadership experience.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to synthesize information, identify opportunities/threats, and make decisions that align with organizational objectives.
- Advanced understanding of the overall activities of consolidated financial statements and company-wide implications in the areas subject to oversight.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate to others to provide learning opportunities and coaching to deliver results.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to initiate and lead open conversations with teams, business partners, and other stakeholders to build trust.
Benefits That Drive Themselves:
- Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision).
- Health Savings Account (with employer-based deposit and match).
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Competitive 401(k) with generous employer-based deposit and match.
- Incentive opportunity.
- Life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discounts.
- PTO Buy/Sell Options.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.