Head of Finance - Americas Region

About the role

As the Head of Finance – Americas, you’ll lead all finance and accounting operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Your expertise in global manufacturing finance, operational cost management, and strategic financial leadership will be crucial in driving regional performance, ensuring compliance, and partnering with senior leadership to accelerate growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership across the Americas, aligning regional performance with global objectives
• Lead all FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple countries
• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations, IFRS/GAAP, and corporate policies
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to drive cost control, margin improvement, and capital efficiency
• Lead, develop, and scale a large, geographically dispersed finance team
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and ERP/finance transformation initiatives
• Serve as the key finance liaison to global HQ, executive leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within global manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, compliance, and multi-country finance operations
• Proven experience leading large, distributed teams in a complex, matrixed organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within global manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, compliance, and multi-country finance operations
• Proven experience leading large, distributed teams in a complex, matrixed organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions

Skills

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Global Manufacturing Finance
• Operational Cost Management
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Accounting Operations
• Compliance and Regulatory Affairs
• Team Leadership and Development
• Process Improvement and Standardization
• ERP Implementation and Finance Transformation
• Plant and Operations Leadership
• Executive Liaison and Communication

Benefits

• Relocation available based on candidate location
• Flexible working schedule within the region

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Full-time, executive leadership role

What we offer

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Opportunity to grow professionally and personally
• Highly dedicated, innovative, and entrepreneurial colleagues
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Company purpose focused on improving quality of life through innovative motion systems
• Commitment to valuing and respecting employees from diverse backgrounds
• Ownership mindset and fulfillment in work

How to Apply

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com