Regional Director Finance NA Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Directly manage and mentor all Plant Controllers in North America.
• Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual "Rolling Forecast" process across all North American sites.
• Ensure every plant calculates its costs the same way, using standard budget development tools and consistent account usage.
• Review monthly results for every site to spot trends, catch errors, and identify which plants need extra support to hit their profit goals.
• Provide oversight of the region’s balance sheet to proactively minimize risk.
• Translate complex factory-floor data into clear financial reports that enable leadership to make better, faster decisions.

Experience & Education Requirements

• At least 12–15 years of finance experience, with a heavy focus on Automotive Tier 1 or Tier 2 supply.
• You must understand and speak the language of the plant floor.
• Proven experience managing the finances for multiple factories at once, ideally across the US and Mexico.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting is required.
• An MBA or a CMA (Certified Management Accountant) is strongly preferred.
• Expert-level experience with large ERP systems is required.

Skills

• Mastery of operational costing, including how materials and manufacturing costs turn into a finished part cost.
• Ability to roll up dozens of plant spreadsheets into one clear regional report.
• Understanding of inventory control and keeping a tight grip on inventory to prevent waste.
• Knowledge of cross-border business practices, including tariffs, labor rates, etc.
• Ability to look at a plant's report and quickly see if the numbers are accurate or contain risk or inaccuracies.
• Comfortable challenging operations or functional leaders respectfully.
• Ability to simplify immense amounts of data into summarized bullet points that leadership can act on.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future. In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About The Team

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!