Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

About ETS

ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization dedicated to helping lifelong learners become future-ready. For over 75 years, ETS has advanced the science of measurement, establishing global benchmarks for fair and valid skill assessment across cultures and borders.

Our world-renowned assessments — including TOEFL®, TOEIC®, GRE®, and Praxis® tests — serve millions of learners in over 200 countries and territories.

Through strategic acquisitions, ETS has expanded its capabilities:

PSI enhances workforce assessment solutions.

Edusoft, Kira Talent, Pipplet, Vericant, and Wheebox strengthen our educational technology and assessment platforms across key global markets.

With the ETS Research Institute and ETS Solutions, we collaborate with educational institutions, governments, and organizations worldwide to:

Advance skill proficiency,

Empower upward mobility, and

Unlock global opportunities.

Operating across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas, ETS delivers nearly 50 million tests annually, driving progress to power human potential worldwide.

Position: Director, Finance

Overview

The Director, Finance holds overall financial responsibility for GRE and TOEFL business units. This leadership role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and analysis, delivering strategic insights to Senior Management and guiding financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Lead annual budgeting and forecasting for assigned SBUs/FCEs/corporate areas.

Provide monthly, quarterly, and annual analyses to senior management.

Develop and present financial recommendations to support effective strategic decisions.

Partner with business leaders to develop business insights and drive value.

Monitor and report on capital expenditures and investment proposals.

Provide financial guidance to CXOs, SVPs, and VPs.

Manage a team of finance managers and analysts.

Lead process improvement and transformation initiatives within Finance.

Ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).

MBA in Finance and/or Accounting (preferred).

CPA or equivalent professional certification (strongly preferred).

12+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, management, and reporting.

Proven leadership experience managing analytical FP&A teams.

Expertise in PeopleSoft, Oracle Cloud, and MS Office.

Strong project management, analytical, presentation, and communication skills.

Required Skills

Ability to teach, explain, innovate, and reimagine FP&A practices.

Skilled in collaborating with both financial and non-financial stakeholders to drive results.

Proven capability to identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and reduce risk.

Ownership mindset with the ability to overcome challenges and ambiguity.

Strong strategic thinking — able to anticipate, influence, and meet stakeholder expectations.

Recognize patterns and respond effectively to non-routine events.

Collaborative leadership — values diverse perspectives and experiences.

Experienced in leading large-scale, cross-functional projects.

Director, Finance ETS

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