Finance Director

Evac is a pioneer in sustainable technologies and solutions, leading the world in integrated water, waste, wastewater, corrosion protection, marine growth prevention, and freshwater systems. Our technologies address climate change, circularity, and freshwater scarcity, helping customers eliminate waste, conserve water, mitigate emissions, and extend asset lifecycles. With 500 colleagues across 14 countries, we strive for a future with no waste.

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Director for Evac Americas to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial integrity for our legal entities. This role combines local entity-level responsibilities with global business partnering for the Building area. You will lead a team of 3 employees handling transactional finance (accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, payroll, intercompany reconciliations) for the ENA entities. The position can be based in Hollywood, Florida, or Cherry Valley, Illinois, with regular travel required, including monthly visits to Cherry Valley (for Florida-based candidates) and quarterly trips to our global headquarters in Espoo, Finland.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality and timely periodic and year-end closing and reporting.
• Support the North America President in the effective and efficient running of the entities.
• Monitor and control revenue, costs, cash flow, invoicing, tax compliance, and financial performance.
• Manage budgeting and financial forecasting for the legal entities in cooperation with local and overseas business stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and consistent financial controls and policies in the US and Brazil.
• Foster strong, collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders on a global scale, acting as a trusted partner and advisor.
• Coordinate and manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and addressing any issues or recommendations.
• Monitor and ensure adequate internal controls for North American and Brazilian entities, and cooperate with Evac Group Finance on control definitions and reporting.
• Oversee local financial and management accounting processes and reporting, including relevant IT systems used to support these processes.
• Maintain correct accounting system setup: chart of accounts, project structure, cost allocations, sub-ledger configurations, and control accounts.
• Handle tax filings and reporting, and provide guidance to other business functions in North and South America.
• Act as a challenger and sparring partner for business stakeholders both in ENA and globally.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop your team, fostering a high-performance culture where employees are empowered to grow, take ownership, and drive results.
• Serve as an active member of the global finance team, contributing to cross-border collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement in workload distribution and best practices.

Requirements

• Strong financial management experience (+10 years), preferably in an international industrial company applying IFRS reporting practices.
• Thrives in a global matrix organization with a proven ability to lead and influence teams across borders.
• Hands-on approach and ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret regulations and contracts and translate them into business procedures.
• Preferably prior experience in M&A transactions.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills, ERP experience, IFRS proficiency.
• Excellent team leadership and performance management abilities.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills across all levels and locations of the business, with a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Higher degree education in Finance or Accounting.
• Preference will be given to candidates with CPA or MBA designation.

Benefits

• Bonus system
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) match (6%)
• 12 paid holidays
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits
• Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Optional Life / Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• Referral Bonus program

The role is based in the Cherry Valley, IL office and reports to the Vice President, Finance, Evac Business Line, who is based in Finland HQ. Successful candidates must hold a valid US passport due to specific customer program requirements.