Job title:  Director, Finance

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Andritz seeks a dedicated and experienced financial professional to join our team in either Richmond, BC or Alpharetta, GA. The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing all financial activities, including financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, business controlling, project controlling and analysis, to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This role involves managing the finance department, providing strategic financial guidance, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Director of Finance plays a key role in the development and implementation of financial strategies that align with the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Financial Strategy and Planning:

• Develop and implement the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including the preparation of financial forecasts and long-term financial plans.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decision-making.

Financial Management:

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, business controlling, and financial reporting.
• Manage working capital and optimize financial performance.
• Monthly/Yearly reporting package preparation and review for U.S. and Canadian Divisions financial statements.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Lead and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Establish performance metrics and manage the finance team to achieve organizational goals.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax laws, and internal policies.
• Identify financial risks and implement strategies to mitigate them.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as needed.

Stakeholder Management:

• Present financial results and insights to the executive team, board of directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other Pulp and Paper divisions on Automation and Digitalization performance.
• Collaborate with other department heads to provide financial guidance and support.

When selecting candidates, we will be looking for the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required. Master’s degree preferred.
• At least 10 years’ experience in progressively senior-level financial or accounting/audit positions, ideally with a large international corporation.
• Demonstrated supervisory capabilities.
• Skilled in financial analysis, preparation of statements and corporate reporting.
• Able to identify risks as well as opportunities to provide feedback on decisions affecting financial results of the company.
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Word, Excel, Power Point. Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP accounting systems.

Salary range: $170,000 to $200,000 CAD based on a 37.5-hour work week.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.