Finance Director - Americas
@ Ocorian

Chicago, Illinois, United States
On Site
Full-time
Posted 4 days ago

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Company Overview

Ocorian delivers fund services, corporate, capital markets, private client, and regulatory & compliance solutions. We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust, and scale.

Job Overview: Finance Director - Americas

This role is responsible for region-wide financial control including audit, cash management, financial analysis, and strategic financial planning for the Americas. Reporting directly to the Global FD, you will work closely with the US leadership team, Capability Team in Mauritius, and FP&A business partners.

Main Responsibilities

  • Financial Control & Governance: Oversee monthly reporting, financial controls, external audit coordination, integration support, and process standardisation.
  • Tax & Treasury: Provide oversight for cashflow reporting, treasury strategy, and transfer pricing.
  • Finance Leadership: Build global finance functions, manage remote teams, and maintain robust stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications & Competencies

+10 years post qualification experience, deep technical financial knowledge, leadership skills, and a proactive problem-solving attitude are required. Experience in PE backed or fast-paced environments will be advantageous.

Core Values

  • Client Centric
  • Ambitious
  • Agile
  • Collaborative
  • Ethical

Key skills/competency

Finance, Financial Control, Audit, Cash Management, Analysis, Treasury, Leadership, Remote Teams, Standardisation, Integration

How to Get Hired at Ocorian

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Ocorian's culture: Study their mission, values, and employee reviews.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight leadership and financial expertise.
  • Network strategically: Connect with current finance leaders.
  • Prepare technical examples: Demonstrate audit and treasury successes.
  • Practice behavioral questions: Showcase decision-making in pressure scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review audit and statutory reporting standards.
Practice financial forecasting and KPI analysis.
Understand treasury and cashflow management.
Familiarize with M&A integration processes.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing remote teams effectively.
Explain decision making under tight deadlines.
Share examples of cross-functional collaboration.
Discuss conflict resolution in financial settings.

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