Description:
The Finance Director, North America Operations position plays an integral role in the North America Operations Finance Team. The role will provide finance leadership for a team of finance/accounting professionals located across 5 manufacturing sites. The Site finance function drives controllership, costing oversight, compliance and analytics for manufacturing finance. This role will lead the development and execution of our forecasts and actuals reporting processes, Standard Costing cycle and play an integral part in aligning the Operations team goals with Finance leadership’s expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the consolidation and reporting of monthly Actuals and Rolling Forecasts and associated close processes.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and ensure consistent application of costing principles across the North America manufacturing sites.
- Develop and deliver efficient standardized finance processes across the North America footprint.
- Mentor, train and develop a team of finance/accounting professionals.
- Own the delivery and development of the Standard Cost Setting Process for North America.
- Own the analysis and explanation of Actual and Forecast manufacturing variances.
- Assist with the coordination and deliverables for quarterly reviews and annual audits performed by internal and external auditors.
- Own the integrity of the North American Operations Balance Sheet and associated reconciliation.
- Own and maintain the Control Environment of North America Operations.
- Prepare ad hoc reporting and analyses and assist with special projects as requested.
- Identify and drive process/cost improvement initiatives across all sites.
- Own the integrity of the Finance/ERP systems (including preparation for system change/upgrade)
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
- Degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience); preferably CPA (or equivalent) designation
- 10+ years of leadership and direct experience in accounting, reporting, and costing within a large, professionally managed operating company
- Manufacturing background with in-depth knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and financial reporting for a manufacturing organization
- Demonstrated experience in a large, multinational, heavily matrixed organization
- Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills in large matrix organizations
- Ability to influence and engage business partners, peers, direct/indirect reports; Have ability to effectively interface with senior management
- Self-reliant, problem solver and results oriented
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills (particularly visual storytelling)
- Experience with JD Edwards Enterprise One, or similar ERP financial software systems
- Strong team building skills and proven ability to work with a diverse group of people in a global-matrixed environment
- Demonstrated success attracting, recruiting, developing, and retaining high-potential talent
- A strong knowledge of cost accounting principles particular Standard Costing and variance accounting