Director, Finance - ETS

About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and servicesbased rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning.  Drivenby our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provideslearning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guidelearners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE andPraxis. Along with research, development and innovation thatexplores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurementsolutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools,inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light oncritical issues and potential solutions - all with the aim of creating a worldwhere all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continuechanging the lives of all learners as we expand our organization's globalfootprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurementefficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow andevolve.

Position Summary: The Finance Directorhas overall responsibility for financial reporting for K16, including meetingcorporate requests and in gathering information from ETS Corp for the K16 BU.The role has primary responsibility for budgeting/forecasting, financialanalyses, strategic planning, reporting, and investment support/ tracking. Therole involves coordinating with various corporate units, especially corporatefinance, and accounting, as with other K16 teams to define and reportperformance metrics and facilitate strategic decision-making. The positionreports to the SVP for K16 and is responsible for managing or overseeing staff(potentially including US analyst(s) as well as offshore support).

Responsibilities:

      Thorough financial and data analysis and reporting, as well asinternal communication and discussion to drive business insights and value forthe SBU.

       Directbudgeting/forecasting/ strategy as well as other corporate processes for SBU

      Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses and reporting tosenior management, as required.

       Develop/presentrecommendations based on financial data to support effective decision making.

       Coordinatechange between the SBU and corporate finance, including updates to KPIs, reports,and reporting categories to provide appropriate transparency and businessinsights.

       Assistin developing overall business strategy and planning goals for assigned area(s)

      Monitor and report on capital expenditures and investmentproposal submissions and track.

      Provide financial support and guidance to SBU leadership,product leadership, and coordinate leadership.

       Collaborationwith Corporate Finance Team: Act as the key point of contact for data information,and work product between the SBU and the Corporate Finance team at ETS.

       Leadcoordination for budgeting, reporting, forecasting, etc.

      Develop, maintain and oversee new initiatives that add to theaccomplishment of business goals.

       Managestaff of finance managers and analysts

      Lead process improvement initiatives / transformation projectsand measure benefits

      Adhere to ethical standards and comply with laws/regulationsapplicable to the job function

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Keyword: Director, Finance, Budgeting
Required Experience:

 Education and Experience:

      Bachelors degree in finance, Accounting or related fieldrequired.

      MBA in Finance and/or accounting preferred.

      Certified Public Accountant other relevant professionalcertification strongly preferred.

      7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis,management, and reporting including working directly with senior leadership.

       Priorexperience in a leadership role including leading a strong analytical FP&Ateam.

      Expertise in PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud and MS Office.

      Project Management experience.

      Strong analytical, management, presentation, and communicationskills required.

ETS believes in a Total Rewards philosophy for our employees, and they include:

• Health, Vision, Dental insurance plans to choose from
• Generous continuous learning support, from individual learning grants to up to 6 classes a year for tuition reimbursement as well as on-line learning access!
• Generous PTO and vacation time to balance your work and life
• Additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work
• Retirement plan (401(a)) and traditional Roth (403b) with company contribution
• Commuter Benefits, Pet Insurance, 1 year subscription to Calm App

ETS is mission driven and action oriented

• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is at the forefront of the ETS employee's daily work. To further foster an inclusive environment ETS is home to a wide variety of Affinity groups that celebrate the diversity of our talented employees.
• How about cultivating growth, innovation, and continuous transformation for the next generation of rising professionals as leaders? ETS offers multiple Business Resource Groups (BRG) for you!
• Are you passionate about volunteering and being active in your career and community? ETS offers our Center for Advocacy & Philanthropy (CAAP) where we encourage ETS employees to become active volunteers in their communities and schools through the ETS Cares Giving Campaign. Our employees can support any 501c3 or eligible charity of their choice.

ETS is an Equal Opportunity Employer comprised of people with different experiences, strengths, and backgrounds who share a passion for advancing quality and equity in education. We are dedicated to building teams that reflect the various backgrounds, experiences, and identities of those we serve. The Talent Acquisition team strives to ensure candidates enjoy a fair and equitable hiring process. We believe our differences empower us to be a better team, making better decisions and delivering better results.