Kanadevia Inova

waste infrastructure

FinanceDirectorNorthAmerica

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Finance Director – North America at Kanadevia Inova. Skills: Financial leadership, Legal entity governance, Financial management, Compliance. Act as statutory legal representative. Ensure compliance with governance frameworks”

Industry & Context.

waste infrastructure

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role (Finance Manager, Finance Director, or equivalent), knowledge of U. S. financial, regulatory, and legal entity requirements, Experience with IFRS reporting within an international organisation, Background in financial control, budgeting, forecasting, and audit/compliance

Nice to Have

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or CPA or equivalent preferred

What You'll Do.

Act as statutory legal representative

Ensure compliance with governance frameworks

Lead financial management activities

Deliver accurate financial reporting

Drive internal controls

Partner with global business units

Ensure compliance with U. S. legal requirements

Support Board governance

Maintain statutory records

Oversee corporate filings

Promote governance standards

Oversee financial operations

Support IFRS reporting

Lead budgeting and forecasting

Manage close processes

Coordinate external audits

Maintain internal control frameworks

Ensure compliance with tax requirements

Promote ethics and integrity

Support corporate tax compliance

Manage cash flow and liquidity

Oversee treasury activities

Ensure appropriate insurance coverage

Monitor financial exposures

Lead finance and administrative functions

Align local operations with global strategy

Drive continuous improvement

Build relationships across functions

Support ERP implementation

Align local systems with global standards

Improve data accuracy

Drive automation initiatives

Support digital transformation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with global business units and leadership teams; Collaborate with global finance teams; Build relationships across functions and international teams

Full Job Description

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.. Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com. We are seeking a Finance Director for our North America entity. This position combines full financial leadership with statutory responsibility for the legal entity, offering both strategic influence and hands-on operational oversight within a global organisation. Based in Knoxville, you will lead all financial activities while acting as the legal representative of the entity, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and alignment with global standards. Key Responsibilities: * Act as statutory legal representative of the NAM entity, ensuring full compliance with governance and regulatory frameworks. * Lead all financial management activities, including reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow oversight. * Deliver accurate financial reporting and performance insights, supporting both local and global stakeholders. * Drive strong internal controls, risk management, and compliance across finance and operational activities. * Partner with global business units and leadership teams to support strategic and operational decision-making. Governance & Legal Entity Leadership: * Ensure compliance with Articles of Association, Delegation of Authority, and applicable U.S. legal requirements. * Support Board governance, including participation in meetings, preparation of materials, and execution of resolutions. * Maintain statutory records, corpo

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