Director, Finance

Job Description

Lead the FPA team in providing financial and business partnership to TriNet s business functions. Act as a trusted advisor, providing guidance to department heads and senior management on budget preparation, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis and work with the FPA team in the US Collaborate with global leadership teams to ensure alignment with corporate strategic objectives and effectively communicate financial insights. Financial Planning Analysis (FPA): Drive the annual budgeting and long-term planning process, ensuring the India site s financial goals align with TriNet s global strategy. Oversee monthly expense analysis, ensuring that cost center managers and the FPA team maintain accurate financial performance reviews. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial reports, KPIs, and ad hoc analyses for management and other stakeholders. Prepare key financial reports and presentations for India Board reporting and support U.S.-based teams for Board-related presentations. Internal Audit Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance: Manage the team responsible for Internal Audit and SOX compliance, ensuring the effective documentation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting. Maintain ongoing oversight of Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes and assist in audit readiness activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address audit findings and ensure continuous improvement in internal controls. Procurement Oversight: Lead the Procurement Operations team, overseeing the P2P lifecycle to ensure the efficient and effective execution of procurement processes. Work closely with the global procurement leader to ensure procurement operations align with organizational goals and are executed properly across TriNet s India site. Act as a liaison between leadership, business partners, and the procurement team to support organizational and operational needs. Site Leadership Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as part of the Hyderabad on-site leadership team, partnering with the India site leader to support colleagues in the Indian office during their working hours. Act as the primary point of contact for all finance-related functions, fostering strong collaboration between U.S. and India teams. Engage in cross-functional initiatives with various teams in both India and the U.S. to resolve challenges and scale FPA, Internal Audit, SOX, and Procurement processes. Process Improvement Systems Enhancement: Identify areas for process optimization across the finance domains you oversee, implementing best practices and driving efficiency improvements. Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance systems related to finance operations, ensuring seamless data flow and financial accuracy. Participate in the organization s Data and Analytics refresh to ensure that data is leveraged for timely, accurate financial reporting and decision-making. Team Development Reporting: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous development. Conduct regular performance reviews, providing feedback and coaching to enhance team members skills and performance. Prepare and present insightful FPA reports, audit findings, SOX compliance updates, and procurement performance reports to senior management, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations. Additional Responsibilities: Support any other duties as assigned, ensuring a flexible and adaptive approach to team and organizational needs. Ensure all finance operations comply with TriNet s policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. Education Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field Experience Qualifications Demonstrated extensive experience leading business cases the development of advanced financial models Typically 15+ years experience in accounting, financial analysis and reporting including revenue recognition, auditing and/or analysis Proven leadership experience in managing FPA teams. Expertise in financial modeling, reporting tools, and performance management system Skills and Abilities Strong understanding of FPA principles, accounting standards, and financial reporting. Able to connect the numbers to business outcomes to provide actionable insights to the business leaders Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address revenue-related issues, identify trends/expectations, and present results in an organized fashion Strategic thinking and process improvement mindset, with the ability to optimize revenue integrity processes. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Results-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with multiple priorities. Ability to interpret client contract terms and apply to billing principles Proficient in Microsoft office suite, specifically Excel, Power Point, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and other data analytics tools Utilization of effective verbal and written communication skills to have influence across diverse subset of partners Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace Strong work ethic, accountable, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Ability to adapt to a fast paced constantly evolving business and work environment while handling multiple priorities Licenses and Certifications Chartered Accountant, MBA in Finance, CMA , CPA Travel Requirements Minimal Work Environment Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is 100% in office.