Director of Finance - North America

Location: Onsite
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Travel: 10-15% (Domestic and International)

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on  Director of Finance for our North America region to lead the financial operations of our North American business. As a key member of the leadership team, this role serves as a trusted business partner to the General Manager-Americas and Plant Managers, driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making across the region.

The Director of Finance for North America will oversee all accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), plant finance, and financial reporting activities while leading a team of finance and accounting professionals. This position plays a critical role in delivering business results, strengthening internal controls, improving profitability, and supporting operational growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

• Serve as a key financial advisor and business partner to the General Manager-Americas and operational leadership teams.
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to Plant Controllers across the region.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial analysis, business case development, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with regional and corporate leadership to improve business performance and profitability.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the development and consolidation of annual budgets, long-range plans (LRP), and forecasts across sales, marketing, manufacturing, logistics, and administrative functions.
• Manage the regional profit and loss statement (P&L), including forecasting and performance analysis.
• Prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports with meaningful variance analysis and actionable insights.
• Develop benchmarks, identify trends, and assess operational performance to drive margin improvement opportunities.
• Design, enhance, and maintain management reporting tools, policies, and procedures.
• Evaluate customer pricing strategies to ensure alignment with profitability and growth objectives.
• Lead financial modeling, special projects, and ad hoc business analyses.

Accounting & Financial Controls

• Oversee accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage all accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, and internal control requirements.
• Recommend and implement accounting procedure enhancements and policy updates.
• Lead external audit activities and coordinate internal audit reviews.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure financial integrity across the region.

Manufacturing & Plant Finance

• Monitor manufacturing costs and operational performance to ensure reporting accuracy and consistency.
• Provide guidance on inventory accounting, cost accounting, and capital expenditure management.
• Oversee capital spending plans and support financial justification for investment decisions.
• Support plant operations through financial analysis, project evaluation, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production costs and help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across the finance organization.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Significant experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, and capitalization.
• Experience managing the finance and accounting function for a business unit with approximately $200 million in annual revenue.
• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and business modeling experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and business partnering skills.
• Ability to identify underlying business drivers behind financial results and translate data into actionable recommendations.

Preferred

• MBA, Master of Science in Accounting (MSA), and/or CPA designation.
• Experience working in an international and multi-currency environment.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations across multiple locations.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate is a strategic finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational business acumen. This individual is highly analytical, results-oriented, and capable of influencing decisions across all levels of the organization. They excel in fast-paced environments, possess a strong sense of urgency, and have a proven track record of driving financial performance in manufacturing organizations.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a critical leadership role within a growing organization, partnering directly with executive leadership to shape strategy, improve performance, and drive business success across the Americas region.

Apply today to join a team where your financial leadership will have a direct impact on operational excellence and long-term growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.