Edelman are looking for a Finance Director for one of the key offices in APAC. As a leader and a
business partner, the Finance Director works closely with both the Managing Director and the leadership
team of the business to analyse strategy, track performance and drive profitable growth. This role reports
into the CFO for APAC as part of a strong community of finance professionals across the network. The
right candidate will have a proven track record of managing and motivating their finance team and
delivering on-time and accurate GAAP compliant financial results. This role should be looking to ensure
efficient internal processes and help make it easy for our client teams to do business.

[Qualifications]
The Finance Director will assist in the supervision of the finance team to provide and maintain a high
standard of service to clients, which includes directing programs, providing strategic counseling, growing
the existing accounts, and developing new business. The Finance Director must be well organized with
excellent written, oral, problem solving, and analytical and interpersonal communication skills. S/he must
possess strong time management skills, with attention to detail, following through on projects and
handling multiple tasks. The Finance Director must also take initiative, juggle conflicting priorities and
function well in a fast paced environment.

[Responsibilities]
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Client Servicing
➢ Ensure the production of accurate, timely and useful financial reports to owners, team and agency
➢ Provide client group with financial guidance
➢ Recommend corrective financial actions where needed
➢ Participate on client teams, acting as business advisors to top management
➢ Coordinate and lead senior management finance presentation

Business Development
➢ Participate in new business processes by identifying and developing opportunities and providing
strategic counsel to clients and internal practice team members.

Financial Management and Planning
➢ Monitor and enforce existing policies and procedures
➢ Perform data analysis to assist senior management with ideas on how to maximize profits
➢ Engage in more critical and confidential aspects of finance
➢ Assist finance staff in negotiating contracts and project projection authorization, including direct
contact with clients
➢ Oversee aspect of year-end audit and ensure that all reporting is in accordance with GAAP
standards
➢ Liaison with Corporate attorneys on contractual, collection and litigation matters
➢ Responsible for the development of systems and special financial studies
➢ Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex financial issues
➢ Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions
➢ Complete personal timesheets and expense reports in a timely manner
Product & Capability Development
➢ Keep abreast of the latest finance technology in order to increase the efficiency of the company’s
financial operations
➢ Develop and coordinate new financial policies, procedures and processes

People Development
➢ Direct supervision of supervisors, coordinators and other junior level staff
➢ Assist in recruiting, interviewing and selecting Edelman personnel
➢ Contribute to performance appraisal process for peers and managers
➢ Build a working relationship and communication with staff as well as provide the appropriate support
➢ Engage in team building activities

Leadership
➢ Live the Edelman values (quality, integrity, respect, entrepreneurial spirit, mutual benefits)
➢ Demonstrate professional behaviors and pursuit of excellence in all endeavors
➢ Participate in continuing education classes (Edelman U: 24 credits per fiscal year)

[Job Requirements]
➢ University graduated
➢ CPA license preferred
➢ Leadership experience and team management skills
➢ More than 10 years’ experience in Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Compliance, etc.
➢ High level of written and spoken English