Senior Director - Accounting & Finance
At a glance
Director-level Accounting role at Li & Fung. New York · full-time · $150,000–$185,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Lead US accounting, finance, treasury, tax, audit and compliance, including planning and cash oversight
- Prepare consolidated statutory and management reports, budgets and financial plans on recurring cycles
- Advise business leaders with financial analysis, cost options and risk insights to guide decisions
- Coordinate reporting and financial alignment with Hong Kong headquarters and local and global stakeholders
- Improve finance processes and lead a small team spread across several locations
What you bring
- At least twelve years of broad finance and accounting experience, including seven years managing teams
- Strong command of accounting, audit, tax, reporting and budgeting, plus a record of finance transformation
- A solid finance or accounting education; qualified accountant status is preferred
- Business judgment, analytical ability and communication skills for influencing varied stakeholders
Who this fits
This is a hands-on senior leadership role for someone comfortable partnering with business leaders and coordinating finance teams across international locations. The team spans New York, Greensboro, Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
From the employer
Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?
Here is what you need to know about the job:
The Senior Director of Accounting and Finance plays a critical hands-on leadership role, with strong business focused mindset. This position is responsible for managing and enhancing the financial and accounting operations of the US organization while also serving as a business partner to both local and global stakeholders.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- As business partner, closely work with business team senior leadership to develop strategies, optimize costs and mitigate risks, and provide insights that support decision-making and drive business improvement. Support operational leadership by providing financial analysis and actionable business insights.
- Serving as primary finance liaison to the Hong Kong headquarters, ensure timely and accurate management reporting, seamless communication and alignment with global financial strategy and policies
- Lead all finance, accounting, treasury, cash management, financial planning, tax, audit, and compliance functions.
- Oversee statutory and management reporting (monthly, quarterly and yearly), consolidation, budgeting, and accounting operations.
- Manage key US external relationships for finance, including banking and tax consultants
- Lead the organization's Financial Planning and Analysis function.
- Manage credit insurance and risk evaluation.
- Oversee local tax compliance, tax planning and treasury function
- Set strategies for finance transformation and process improvement to enhance productivity, transparency and effectiveness
- Lead a small Finance team located at multiple locations including New York, Greensboro, NC, Hong Kong and Guangzhou China.
Requirements:
- Solid education background in Finance and Accounting; a Qualified Accountant is preferred.
- A minimum of 12-15 years progressive and comprehensive finance and accounting experience including at least 7-10 years in a managerial role
- Extensive knowledge of accounting and finance, audit, tax, reporting, budgeting
- Hands-on professional, self-motivated and has a strong work ethic
- Possesses strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills with proven ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholders
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a positive and team-oriented attitude.
- Proven track record in finance transformation and embracing technology to drive change
- A team player with a growth and learning mindset, dedicated to contributing to the broader success of the business
- Ideal candidate should have experience working with teams across various locations including international offices
Compensation/Benefits:
- The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $150,000.00 - $185,000.00. The offered salary or salary range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.
- Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, company holidays.
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