Description
Location: Hybrid, 2 days in office (Southern NH / Northern MA)
We are leading a confidential search for a highly technical and hands-on finance leader to oversee the largest business area in North America/Mexico. This is a high-visibility role reporting to senior leadership and managing a team of ~10.
Must-Haves:
· Proven Plant Controller experience – direct plant finance leadership in a manufacturing environment.
· Extensive costing expertise – annual product costing, new product costing, variance analysis, and cost control.
· Strong accounting foundation – US GAAP, audit, and statutory requirements.
· Hands-on leadership – able to “roll up sleeves” while mentoring and developing a finance team.
· ERP experience – Oracle strongly preferred, but other Tier 1 systems (SAP, JD Edwards, etc.) will be considered.
· Comfort with international exposure – cross-border accounting, IFRS familiarity.
Nice-to-Have:
· Spanish language skills.
· Experience with M&A finance integration.
· Background in documenting and modernizing legacy financial processes.
Key Responsibilities:
· Serve as a business partner to regional leadership, driving business results and long-term strategy.
· Oversee working capital performance, costing, and financial structures across North America.
· Lead planning, budgeting, and rolling forecasts with FP&A and regional leadership.
· Provide leadership and governance for timely, accurate reporting to support decision-making.
· Drive cost structure improvements and process efficiency.
· Direct the monthly regional financial close (targeting a 3-day close) in partnership with global finance.
· Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and regulatory requirements (domestic and international).
· Lead, hire, and develop a high-performing finance team.
· Play a key role in ERP system initiatives and M&A integration projects.