Director of Finance, Americas
Essentra · Houston, TX · 6 days ago
HybridAccountingFull-time
Summary
The Americas Director of Finance is responsible for all financial reporting, operational accounting, and control & governance activities across the US, Canada, and Mexico. This individual will lead Financial Controllers/Managers and senior and junior accountants operating out of a Shared Service Center supporting multiple manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
- CPA/CMA/MBA or other similar technical accounting qualification.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- 10+ years of related experience.
- Demonstrated history of progressive supervisory and/or people management experience within a multifunctional financial team.
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong drive, ability to connect to the changing needs of the business, and forward-thinking in creation of solution development.
- Demonstratable knowledge of global and corporate business context. Multi-national experience is required.
- Successful business partnering and impactful influencing with VP/executive level stakeholders.
- Experience in accounting/finance in the manufacturing industry is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
- Audit or Internal Audit experience.
Pay
Competitive base salary, annual bonus target, full benefits package, and generous paid time off.
Schedule
This is a hybrid role requiring working in the office three (3) days per week.