Educational Testing Service Hiring for Director, Finance at St Thomas, Virgin Islands Full Time

About ETS:

For more than 75 years, we have amplified products and services based rigorous research and our belief in the power of learning. Driven by our mission to advance quality and equity in education, ETS provides learning solutions, pioneering research and trusted assessments that help guide learners around the world on their path to new possibilities.

Our portfolio of trusted measures include

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE® and Praxis®

. Along with research, development and innovation that explores new frontiers in learning and measurement our educational measurement solutions and research contribute to the development of new methods and tools, inform important dialogue with education policymakers, and shed light on critical issues and potential solutions – all with the aim of creating a world where all learners can improve their lives through education.

With new senior leadership at the helm, ETS aims to continue changing the lives of all learners as we expand our organization’s global footprint. Our goal is to remain at the forefront of assessment and measurement efficacy within the education and ed tech space as it continues to grow and evolve.

Position Summary:

The Finance Director has overall responsibility for financial reporting for K16, including meeting corporate requests and

in gathering information from ETS Corp for the K16 BU. The role has primary responsibility for budgeting/forecasting, financial analyses, strategic planning,

reporting, and investment support/ tracking. The role involves coordinating with various corporate units, especially corporate finance, and accounting, as with

other K16 teams to define and report performance metrics and facilitate strategic decision-making. The position reports 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 as internal communication and

discussion to drive business insights and value for the SBU.

Direct budgeting/forecasting/ strategy as well as other corporate processes for SBU

Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses and reporting to senior management, as

required.

Develop/present recommendations based on financial data to support effective decision

making.

Coordinate change between the SBU and corporate finance, including updates to KPIs,

reports, and reporting categories to provide appropriate transparency and business insights.

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

Monitor and report on capital expenditures and investment proposal submissions and track.

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

leadership.

Collaboration with 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.

Lead coordination for budgeting, reporting, forecasting, etc.

Develop, maintain and oversee new initiatives that add to the accomplishment of business

goals.

Manage staff of finance managers and analysts

Lead process improvement initiatives / transformation projects and measure benefits

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

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Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting or related field required.

MBA in Finance and/or accounting preferred.

Certified Public Accountant other relevant professional certification strongly preferred.

7+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, management, and reporting including

working directly with senior leadership.

Prior experience in a leadership role including leading a strong analytical FP&A team.

Expertise in PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud and MS Office.

Project Management experience.

Strong analytical, management, presentation, and communication skills 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.