Director, Finance

About the role

Senior finance leader for the Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems division providing end-to-end financial oversight supporting manufacturing operations, corporate reporting, and strategic decision making, while ensuring disciplined cost control and compliance with internal and external requirements.

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic financial leadership for the Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, serving as a key member of the divisional leadership team and trusted advisor to senior management
• Actively participate in the development and execution of divisional business strategies, policies, and operating objectives to support long-term growth and profitability
• Represent the division within corporate finance leadership forums, promoting alignment, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide financial excellence initiatives

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the development of the division's strategic financial plans, annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial outlooks
• Establish and oversee a disciplined approach to financial analysis, providing actionable business insights to support decision-making and performance improvement
• Evaluate financial performance against strategic and operational objectives, identifying opportunities to strengthen profitability, productivity, and overall business performance

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes, ensuring the accurate and timely communication of financial results
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements
• Establish and maintain effective financial and managerial controls to safeguard company assets and support sound governance practices

Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance

• Provide leadership for all manufacturing finance and cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and operational performance analysis
• Partner with operations leadership to identify and implement initiatives that reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and enhance margins
• Establish and maintain financial analysis and cost accounting practices that support operational excellence and informed business decisions

Business Partnership & Strategic Decision Support

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, commercial, and other functional leaders to drive business performance and strategic initiatives
• Lead financial evaluation and decision support for capital investments, productivity initiatives, and business growth opportunities
• Provide financial insight and guidance to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term value creation

Governance, Risk Management & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain a robust framework of internal controls, financial governance processes, and risk management practices
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, audit requirements, regulatory standards, and financial control procedures
• Oversee inventory accounting, asset management, and related controls to ensure the integrity and protection of company assets

Finance Operations Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of core finance and accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and related financial operations
• Ensure the finance organization is appropriately structured and resourced to support current and future business requirements

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Recruit, develop, and retain finance talent while supporting succession planning and leadership development initiatives
• Champion process improvement, organizational capability building, and the adoption of finance best practices across the division

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business / Finance, CPA and MBA preferred
• Accomplished finance executive with a minimum of 10-15 years of significant experience leading finance organizations within complex manufacturing environments
• 2-5 years as a Division Controller with multi-plant responsibilities
• Demonstrated expertise in FP&A, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, operational finance, and strategic business partnering
• Proven track record of driving profitability, operational improvements, and organizational transformation in multi-site operations
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership, challenge assumptions, and translate financial information into actionable business decisions
• Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• CPA and/or MBA preferred

Skills & Behavioral Traits

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Demonstrated strategic thinker with general business knowledge in a related industry

Physical Demands & Environmental Conditions

• Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time
• Office setting
• Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life, travel, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• 401K plans
• Pension plan
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Financial assistance programs for adoption or further education
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Employee Assistance Program supporting proactive management of overall health and wellness