Finance Director

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Director to join the WattStopper Team in Richardson, TX. As part of the Senior Leadership team, the Director, Finance is responsible for the financial leadership and strategic financial planning of the business unit. They direct the finance and accounting teams following International Financial Reporting Standards, and the internal controls and compliance programs coordinated with the Legrand Internal Audit department. The Director, Finance reports to the Lighting & Building Systems VP, Finance. They serve as a business partner to the Sr. VP/GM in forming and executing the business untit strategic plan. They are an integral partner in establishing, monitoring, and executing against key performance indicators. In particular, they partner with the sales and operations teams in ensuring the successful attainment of strategic objectives using these KPIs

What Will You Do?

• Oversees the financial accounting and analysis departments of the business unit, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit and collections, general accounting, internal controls, financial planning and analysis.
• Defines structure, roles, and responsibilities of finance organization in coordination Lighting & Building Systems VP, Finance. Selects, manages, develops, and evaluates the performance of finance staff; recommends and implements personnel actions.
• Prepares or directs preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and financial reports required by the organization or regulatory agencies in a prompt and accurate manner.
• Recommends and develops policies, procedures, and systems to meet short and long-term financial objectives. Anticipates the effect of these changes and communicates the impact to stakeholders. As part of development, regularly seeks out internal and industry practices to innovate and drive continuous improvement and department efficiencies.
• Ensures an accounting and business control environment is in place to support Legrand internal audit compliance and meet or exceed internal audit requirements and annual SOX testing.
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Conducts or coordinates audits of entity accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes and takes appropriate corrective actions as required.
• Interfaces with operations and sales leadership to ensure achievement of the annual budget objectives including attaining targets pertaining to organic revenue growth, operations productivity, inventory levels, and similar focus areas.
• Performs work on strategic projects and other similar and related duties as required.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA or CPA highly desired.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years progressive finance experience. At least five years of operations finance and accounting management (i.e., VP, director, controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager).
• 5+ years manufacturing accounting/finance experience required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge and proven application of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership practices, production methods, and coordination of people and resources and an intense, goal-driven environment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to lead and manage a diverse team, across locations and time-zones and successfully develop staff members.
• Collaborative – recognized for effective relationship building skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, analyze complex financial situations, and implement corrective actions at both the strategic and tactical level.
• Strong analytics and general accounting or finance background
• High energy; a can-do attitude when challenges occur.
• Naturally takes on challenging assignments.
• Strong organizational values and integrity.
• Speaks with confidence – carries him or herself with executive presence.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Expert-level, Microsoft Excel skills are a plus. AI and business intelligence skills are pluses.
• Possesses strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Limited travel, primarily within North America. Occasional internation travel may be required.

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us 

About Legrand’s Building Control Systems Division

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division includes the Wattstopper, Vantage, and Shading Systems product lines. BCS industry-leading energy-efficient lighting controls technology and services are designed to meet code, ensure ease of installation, and enable precision control of light in offices, classrooms, hospitals, homes, and more. Combined with our Shading Systems for residential and commercial applications, Legrand’s Building Control Systems provides leading solutions for the control of natural and electric light in spaces where people live, learn, and work. BCS teams’ partner with designers to offer solutions that meet today’s green initiatives, including LEED, WELL Building, Living Building Challenge, and more

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