Finance Director - Residential

Reporting to the Tarkett Home BU President and dotted line to the Chief Financial Officer of the Tarkett North America Division, the Director of Finance for Tarkett will be a key member of the Tarkett Home BU leadership team to drive and improve business performance and ensure the compliance of its financial statements. The Director of Finance job will be responsible for driving the Business Unit financial activities, as well as directing its financial vision to support company operations and business to drive profitable growth. He / She will act as a key thought and business partner to the BU President and other members of the senior leadership team. Responsibilities: Work as a strategic business partner to continuously improve and drive business results. Improve existing, develop and implement information systems for accounting, financial analysis and financial reporting. Direct preparation of capital expenditure requests and proper accounting of the related investments. Take a proactive role in talent acquisition, career development, and retention. Support the CFO on executing strategies of growth and enhanced profitability, ensuring the Business Unit has maximized cost savings and revenue opportunities. Assume overall leadership of the day-to-day financial and control operations of the Business Unit, including financial reporting, planning and analysis, accounting, internal controls, policy development, budgeting/modeling, audit, tax, strategic investment, M&A, credit, compliance, and integration of business systems. Drive the financial processes around acquisitions and ensure smooth integration. Uncover and drive both short-term and long-term cost savings and revenue opportunities across the organization. Drive analyses around operational effectiveness, business performance, and cash management to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritize financial and operational metrics, assess root causes for issues and possible actions. Implement operating metrics and tracking systems. Manage finance team; ensure proper financial controls are in place. Lead annual audit and budgeting processes. Requirements: CPA and/or CMA preferred B.S. in Accounting or Finance required, MBA highly desirable Proven track record with 5 years’ experience in senior finance positions, including experience as Director or VP Finance Strong grasp of core financial concepts, including accounting, cash management, budgeting, revenue recognition, financial modeling, and forecasting. Has a strong understanding of GAAP Experience in a high growth, multi-site, globally disbursed, distribution/manufacturing company Ability to identify financial and operational control issues and drive changes to build a robust control environment Strong communication skills, including effective written, oral and presentation skills necessary to effectively convey information to and/or influence a wide range of audiences, including all levels within the company as well as third parties Experience with one or more ERP systems. Knowledge of SAP would be a plus Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to manage multiple competing tasks and demands Unwavering integrity and trust Demonstrated strategic thinking personally and the leadership to improve the thinking and decision making of others Ability to deliver committed results that positively impact P&L results Strong customer focus orientation, holding yourself and others accountable for being available and responsive to Customer requests What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/