Director, Finance - Acquisition Integration

Director, Finance - Acquisition Integration

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Austin, TX | Job

The Director, Finance – Acquisition Integration establishes and drives frameworks and standards for acquisition accounting and process compliance, partnering closely with the Business Areas. This role also works closely with Group Finance, Shared Services, Treasury, and Tax leaders to define standards, build scalable processes, and enable seamless integration, positioning Business Area teams to own and execute with accountability.

HID powers the trusted identities of the world’s people, places, and things, allowing people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. We are a high‑tech software company headquartered in Austin, TX, with over 4,500 worldwide employees.

• Partner with business area for financial due diligence for acquisitions, including high‑level balance sheet assessments and evaluations of business processes.
• Provide support for PPA preparation by advising on requirements, reviewing PPA analyses prior to submission, and serving as a liaison between BA Finance and Group Finance.
• Define financial restatement standards and processing for acquired entities, equipping and supporting Business Area teams to execute compliant restatements while maintaining governance oversight.
• Lead ERP (Oracle) integration efforts, including requirements definition, evaluation of process gaps, and implementation of solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for Shared Services–related functions for Oracle integrations.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of Shared Services processes and controls.
• Coordinate bank account setup for acquired entities by working with Treasury, BA Finance.
• Approve acquisition‑related payments in accordance with delegated authority and internal controls.
• Oversee and facilitate semi‑annual balance sheet reconciliation reviews for acquired entities.
• Lead financial aspects of legal entity mergers, dissolutions, and reorganizations in partnership with BA Finance and Tax.
• Serve as the enterprise point of contact for acquisition‑related accounting, process, and integration questions.
• Build, lead, and develop a team of acquisition accountants.

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in jobs of increasing responsibility within Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of 5 years of people management experience.
• Deep technical accounting expertise applied to acquisition‑related activities, ensuring financial reporting in compliance with IFRS.
• Strong leadership and teamwork in cross‑functional and global environments.
• Ability to influence at all levels of the organization and make well‑informed, timely decisions.
• Hands‑on “doer” capability and excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications and strong Excel skills.
• Comfortable with advanced ERP system, Oracle a plus.
• Knowledge of financial reporting systems such as HFM or One Stream.

• Competitive salary and rewards package.
• Competitive benefits and annual leave offering, allowing for work‑life balance.
• A vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture.
• Extensive career development opportunities and resources to maximize your potential.

• Empowerment:
  Work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise.
• Innovation:
  Embrace challenges and drive change in an open, idea‑friendly environment.
• Integrity:
  Result‑oriented, reliable, and straightforward culture that welcomes all backgrounds.

HID is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that reflects the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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