Director of Finance Operations

Job description

Why Valvoline Global Operations? At Valvoline Global Operations , we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil , but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco , one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future. With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion. Our corporate values— Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence —are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to: • Treating everyone with care. • Acting with unwavering integrity. • Striving for excellence in all endeavors. • Delivering on our commitments with passion. • Collaborating as one unified team. When you join Valvoline Global , you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions. Valvoline Global is growing—and we’re excited to establish our new Global Headquarters in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Our new Global Headquarters is coming to downtown Cincinnati in spring 2027, and we’re growing our team. Join us at the beginning of an exciting new chapter and help shape the future of Valvoline Global. The Director, Finance Operations leads finance and accounting functions organization-wide, acting as the principal decision-maker on issues impacting financial health. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and their strategic implications. The role fosters team development and charts the course for finance and accounting strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s objectives. Areas of responsibility include serving as the primary escalation point for all decisions, having a holistic understanding of accounting / financial impacts across all functions in order to support cross-functional strategic finance initiatives critical to the success of the Company, while operating with little to no guidance from leadership. Assumes leadership role to develop the team and sets the strategic vision for the finance and accounting teams. Key Responsibilities Include Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR): Directs and reviews the work of internal/external teams across functions and/or geographies to ensure the company’s financial reporting processes are accurate, reliable and compliant with regulations; accountable for designing, implementing and monitoring internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud and maintain the integrity of financial information disclosed to stakeholders. Provide cross-functional support across the global finance organization: Project manage integration efforts associated with mergers and acquisitions and provide value added insights relative to applicable work streams facilitating integration to Company processes and controls; serve on the project team to provide senior level finance insights to the S/4 Hana SAP implementation workstream and assist in managing project timelines, working closely with senior level internal and external resources; provide input on testing design and execution for Internal Audit function, applying methodologies consistent with the COSO framework, while also driving efficiency and optimization of testing strategies, evaluating results, and driving remediation efforts Management of people, process, and third parties: People : Provides direct supervision and substantive feedback to team members and develop their skills through promoting learning and development through a combination of on-the-job experience, best practices, keeping current and traditional learning and research Process : Responsible for individual and team performance (process oversight) and seeks feedback to identify areas for strength and opportunities for development (including delegation) Third Party: Primary point of contact with external vendors to ensure execution of projects or day to day activities; works closely with the team to ensure budget is met Enterprise Risk Management (ERM): Direct activities associated with the company-wide ERM process and validate critical enterprise-wide risks are being appropriately addressed through responsive governance activities. Aramco Governance and Assessment Management: Manage Shareholder relationships, SAO assessments and lead responses/resolution of identified issues. Interact with senior Aramco leadership to come to mutually agreeable answers on significant governance items. General Finance Strategy: Manage processes and internal controls that ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial information; Drive process improvement across all finance functions and serve as subject matter expert on key strategic finance initiatives. Valvoline Business Services (VBS): Direct activities to expand and optimize use of Valvoline’s Business Services to add value to the business operations, while centralizing functions and eliminating redundancy to reduce costs Relationship Development Oversee relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including cross-functional and business leadership, auditors, specialists, and service providers focused on project and issues management Influence and facilitate the creation of long-term relationships that add value to the organization, including networking with senior internal and external personnel in area of expertise Regularly review and/or present information to the board, executives, and/or internal / external senior management across functions and geographies in written and verbal communications What You’ll Need Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in Accounting or equivalent Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with internal controls over financial reporting, enterprise risk management, finance function optimization/strategy and with progressive leadership experience Strategic thinker with ability to synthesize information, identify opportunities/threats and make decisions that align with organizational objectives Advanced understanding of the overall activities of consolidated financial statements and companywide implications in the areas subject to oversight Ability to analyze economic, financial, market, and industry information to identify trends and assess strategies Ability to integrate data to identify critical issues and articulate implications for the organization Strong leadership skills with the ability to delegate to others to provide learning opportunities and coaching to deliver results Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to initiate and lead open conversations with teams, business partners and other stakeholders to build trust Strong change management skills to proactively identify opportunities to improve processes and/or efficiencies and taking accountability for implementing an improvement and/or change Strong change management skills with ability to catalyze change by creating momentum and rewarding those who contribute to change efforts Ability to encourage teams to help identify opportunities to use current and emerging technology and propose innovative solutions to solve complex challenges What Will Set You Apart MBA or graduate degree in Accounting preferred CMA preferred CPA / Chartered Accountant preferred Preferred public accounting / Big 4 accounting firm experience Experience in retail, consumer products industries and/or multinational public companies preferred Benefits That Drive Themselves Health insurance plans (medical, dental, vision) Health Savings Account (with employer-base deposit and match) Flexible spending accounts Competitive 401(k) with generous employer base deposit and match Incentive opportunity* Life insurance Short- and long-term disability insurance Paid vacation and holidays* Employee Assistance Program Employee discounts PTO Buy/Sell Options* Tuition reimbursement* Adoption assistance* Terms and conditions apply, and benefits may differ depending on position or tenure #LI-MW1 Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer . We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:. • Email : This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials. Are You Ready to Make an Impact? At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today. Requisition ID: 2572