Head of Finance Operations

Position Overview The Head of Finance Operations will serve as a key strategic partner and "right-hand" to the Chief Financial Officer, facilitating the efficient operation of the Finance strategy, transformation and supporting leadership in achieving strategic goals. This role requires a highly organized, proactive, and versatile individual with a strong understanding of the business and customers (internal & external), excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. The Head of Finance Operations acts as a liaison between the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance leadership team and overall Finance teams, and other parts of the organization and influences stakeholders to facilitate decision-making based on established objectives and priorities. This role is a problem solver who will create and lead day-to-day governance approach, project management and coordination across all aspects of TAIT?s finance organization. Key Responsibilities: ? Strategic Support: ? Assist the Chief Financial Officer in the development and execution of Finance strategies, ensuring alignment with overall company objectives. ? Help in defining and prioritizing Finance initiatives, and monitoring progress against strategic goals. ? Assist Finance Leadership team in identifying talent or resource gaps necessary to support strategy. ? Provide research and analysis to inform strategic decisions and identify new opportunities to reduce complexity. ? Operational Management: ? Facilitate all aspects of time management, prioritization, and preparation of finance action items and agenda including post-meeting follow-ups. ? Coordinate with various teams and stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely execution of projects and initiatives. ? Oversee the preparation of reports, presentations, and other communications as needed ? Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide regular updates to the Chief Financial Officer and the Finance Leadership Team. ? Process Management: ? Analyze current financial processes and identify areas for improvement. ? Develop and implement streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. ? Establish and maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to established procedures. ? Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team. ? Communication and Coordination: ? Facilitate clear and consistent communication between the Chief Financial Officer and Finance teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration. ? Prepare meeting agendas, manage logistics, and ensure effective follow-up on action items across the business. ? Serve as liaison for collaboration with enablers, capabilities and market teams. ? Project Management: ? Provide exceptional project management for functional and cross-functional teams assigned by the Chief Financial Officer. Organize and prepare materials and presentations for internal and external meetings. ? When needed, plan and influence resources and ensure that teams are aligned and working effectively. ? Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: ? Proactively manage changes in project scope, identifies and manages project risks and escalate as needed for resolution. Provide solution recommendations. ? Assist in decision-making processes by providing relevant data, analysis, and recommendations. ? Anticipate the needs of the Chief Financial Officer and Finance Leadership Team and proactively address them. ? Relationship Management: ? Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders across the organization and external partners. ? Represent the Chief Financial Officer in internal and external meetings, as needed. ? Finance Understanding: ? Maintain a strong understanding of KPI?s, project financials and cash flow from projects and overall financial statements. ? Support the Chief Financial Officer in identifying opportunities to improve internal and external reporting of financial results. 6-Month Outcomes: ? Alignment of Finance Team goals to overall Company goals. Increase capacity and performance of Finance leadership to become more efficient and agile in decision making. ? Support the reorganization of the Finance structure to support the new organization model. ? Develop project plans, set milestones and manage project timelines and budgets for Finance initiatives including: ? Accounting Methodology implementation ? Consistent Consolidated Project Financials database to support Market Revenue & Margin reporting for new organization model. ? Support process to break out cost of sales between materials, contingent labor, outsourced spend and overhead. ? Support the project to simplify the legal organization structure to remove complexity in the financial reporting and intercompany transactions. ? Support development of financial education curriculum to teach basic understanding of the P&L and the gross margin methodology. Develop the process for how we communicate changes within Finance and to the rest of the organization. ? Support revision of the internal and external financial reporting packages including but not limited to: ? Lender & Rating Agency reporting. ? Monthly Financial Report shared with GEC, ELT, OLT and Board of Directors. ? Support Finance leadership team in development of standard policies and procedures. Begin development of ?Finance Policies & Procedures Manual? to support alignment across all Markets and Capabilities and to provide support for M&A integration. ? Provide support with M&A diligence and integration as needed. Qualifications & Skills: ? Education: ? Minimum HS diploma or GED; ? a Bachelor?s degree in business administration, finance, project management, or a related field is preferred. ? Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., MBA, PMP, Six Sigma) are a plus. ? Experience: ? Minimum of 7+ years of experience in strategy, business operations, finance roles, project management, business operations, or a related role. ? Experience in a live entertainment industry or a similar market is a plus. What makes you a strong fit: ? You tackle complex, unstructured problems, aiming to grasp the core issue at hand. ? You enjoy balancing strategic planning with operational tasks, finding energy in aligning processes and details with overarching goals. ? You have a strong understanding of the link between project financials and the P&L. ? You have familiarity with financial statements, KPI?s and financial forecasting. ? You have an understanding of credit facilities to support compliance and treasury functions. ? You excel at fostering collaboration among team leaders who have diverse working styles and objectives. ? Naturally curious, you possess a keen attention to detail, ensuring your work is accurate and of high quality. ? You are diligent in following up and holding team members accountable for meeting deadlines. ? You bring strong project management skills to the table, consistently delivering projects on time while staying within budget and meeting objectives. ? You are a fast learner, continuously expanding your knowledge of entertainment industry trends and requirements. ? You welcome direct feedback, readily implementing it, and consistently provide constructive, timely feedback to your peers, stakeholders, and people leader. ? You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, effectively managing multiple priorities while adapting to changing business needs. ? You have a customer-centric mindset, prioritizing customer satisfaction by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions. ? You mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. ? You are proficient with technology, and are eager to incorporate current and emerging AI capabilities into your workflow. #LI-AB1 Apply Job!