Director, Finance

About ETSETS is a global education and talent solutions organization enabling lifelong learners worldwide to be future-ready. For more than 75 years, we've been advancing the science of measurement to build benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders. Our worldwide impact extends through our renowned assessments including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis® tests, serving millions of learners in more than 200 countries and territories. Through strategic acquisitions, we've expanded our global capabilities: PSI strengthens our workforce assessment solutions, while Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox enhance our educational technology and assessment platforms across critical markets worldwide.Through ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we're partnering with educational institutions, governments, and organizations globally to promote skill proficiency, empower upward mobility, and unlock opportunities for everyone, everywhere. With offices and partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, we deliver nearly 50 million tests annually. Join us in our journey of measuring progress to power human progress worldwide.The Director, Finance has overall financial responsibility for assigned GRE and TOEFL. The Director, Finance has primary responsibility for budgeting/forecasting, modeling, and financial analyses, and delivering business insights to Senior Management. This role builds solutions and makes judgments on risk appetite based on key macro-economic, market and business value driversThrough financial analyses and working as valued business partner of assigned area, develop business insights and drive valueDirect annual budgeting/forecasting processes for assigned SBUs/FCEs/Corporate areasProvide monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses to senior management.Develop/present recommendations based on financial data to support effective decision making Assist in developing overall business strategy and planning goals for assigned area(s)Monitor and report on capital expenditures and investment proposal submissionsProvide financial support and guidance to CXOs, SVPs, VPsManage staff of finance managers and analystsLead process improvement initiatives / transformation projects and measure benefitsAdhere to ethical standards and comply with laws/regulations applicable to the job functionRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field requiredMBA in Finance and/or Accounting preferred Certified Public Accountant other relevant professional certification strongly preferred12 years of experience in financial planning, analysis, management and reporting including working directly with senior leadershipPrior experience in a leadership role including leading a strong analytical FP&A teamExpertise in PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud and MS OfficeProject Management experienceStrong analytical, management, presentation, and communication skills requiredRequired SkillsAble to do, explain, teach, re-imagine and innovate within FP&A organizationAble to work with and lead financial and non-financial staff to drive business resultsAble to identify and implement process improvements within the Finance organization to improve efficiency/effectiveness, reduce cost/risk, and/or develop competitive advantageExtend ownership beyond assigned accountabilities and successfully overcome unforeseen obstacles and/or ambiguitiesPeriodically redefine and re-prioritize scope as necessary to accomplish critical outcomes by anticipating, influencing and satisfying customer or stakeholder’s needs and established expectations while delivering exemplary serviceRecognize patterns that help self or others promptly and appropriately respond to non- routine events or prepare for contingencies for foreseeable conditionsLead and collaborate effectively in teams, soliciting and incorporating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, thoughts and experiencesAble to lead large scale, cross-functional projects and project teams ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in creating a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.