Director- Finance

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Director- Finance

TK Elevator Corporation - Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE - Move Beyond.

TK Elevator is currently seeking an experience Director- Finance in Atlanta, GA.

This role reports to the Vice President, Shared Services and is primarily responsible for leading the strategy, execution, and performance of collections activities related to complex receivables, including dispute-driven balances, contract issues, and claims-related offsets. The position serves as the key liaison between Finance, Legal, and Operations to resolve high-risk receivables, drive cash recovery, and mitigate financial exposure. The role also provides direct oversight of third-party collection agencies and ensures alignment with legal strategy, compliance requirements, and business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Collections Strategy & Execution

• Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of collections for complex and high-risk receivables, including dispute-related balances, contract claims, and legal offsets.
• Drive timely resolution of aged receivables to improve cash flow and reduce bad debt exposure.
• Establish and enforce collection priorities, escalation protocols, and recovery strategies across the portfolio.
• Evaluate and recommend settlement, recovery, or write-off actions based on financial exposure, legal considerations, and business risk.

Third-Party Agency Management

• Lead the selection, onboarding, and ongoing management of third-party collection agencies.
• Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and reporting requirements for external partners.
• Monitor agency effectiveness, drive accountability, and optimize recovery outcomes.
• Ensure third-party activities align with company policies, legal guidelines, and customer engagement standards.

Legal Interface & Dispute Resolution

• Partner closely with Legal to assess risk, determine recovery strategies, and resolve contract disputes and claims impacting receivables.
• Support the development of legal strategies for disputed accounts, including pre-litigation negotiation and litigation readiness.
• Facilitate communication between Legal, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment on resolution strategies and financial impact.
• Provide documentation, analysis, and recommendations to support legal proceedings, settlements, or negotiations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Accounts Receivable, Operations, and field teams to resolve billing disputes and address root causes of payment delays.
• Align collections strategy with operational realities and contractual obligations to drive sustainable improvements.
• Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on dispute management and recovery best practices.

Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Deliver executive-level reporting on collections performance, recovery rates, dispute trends, and financial exposure.
• Track and analyze trends in disputed receivables and claims impacting collections outcomes.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve working capital performance and reduce risk.
• Maintain accurate records, dashboards, and reporting to support decision-making and audit requirements.
• Proven track record managing third-party collection agencies and driving measurable recovery performance
• Strong understanding of contract interpretation, dispute resolution, and collections compliance requirements
• Experience in construction, industrial services, or project-based environments preferred (given contract complexity)
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen, with the ability to assess risk and make data-driven decisions

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree required in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Legal Studies,
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in collections, accounts receivable, credit, or finance, financial operations, with a focus on complex or dispute-driven receivables
• Demonstrated experience working closely with Legal teams on contract disputes, claims resolution, or litigation support

What makes us special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continously work towards an inclusive and barrier-free reality. Please do reach out to us and we will work on individual solutions tailored to you.

TKE - Move Beyond

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Job details

Posting date:2026/07/23Experience level:Experienced professionalsContract limitation:Permanent, Full TimeWork Modality:HybridJob family:OtherJob number:572

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

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