Senior Regional Director, Finance - NA

Job Summary:  We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company committed to delivering innovative solutions and driving growth in the water sector.  As we expand our presence, we seek an experienced and strategic Sr. Regional Finance Director to join our leadership team. This individual will serve as a trusted business partner to the CFO and Hach Executive Leadership Team, with full P&L and balance sheet ownership, and provide commercial support and analytics for the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Oversee all financial operations within the region, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements. Lead Regional Team consisting of Regional Controller, Regional FP&A and Commercial Finance.
• P&L Management: Take full ownership of the regional Profit & Loss statement, driving profitability and cost management initiatives. Develop and maintain the commercial P&L to ensure optimal financial performance in partnership with Regional VP/GM.
• Balance Sheet Management: Maintain a healthy balance sheet by managing assets, liabilities, and equity, ensuring financial stability and growth.
• Commercial Support: Manage team of commercial finance that ensures collaboration commercial teams to provide financial insights and analytics that drive business decisions and strategies.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasts, providing timely and accurate financial projections.
• Strategic Planning: Partner with regional and corporate leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators and actionable insights.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the region's financial health and sustainability.  Liaise with Global Controlling to ensure consistent application of Hach and Veralto financial accounting policies and practices.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Centers of Excellence & Shared Services: Liaise with Centers of Excellence to leverage best practices, and support shared service initiatives, ensuring alignment and efficiency across the organization.
• Statutory Responsibilities: Ensure compliance, in conjunction with Global Controlling, with all statutory financial and tax reporting requirements specific to the region, including the preparation and submission of statutory accounts and liaising with external auditors and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Proven experience as a VP of Finance, Regional CFO, or similar senior finance role within a manufacturing and commercial-driven/growth-oriented company.
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of P&L and balance sheet management, including product costing.
• Proficient in financial modeling, forecasting, and commercial analytics.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage in a matrix organization while driving ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, PowerBI, and ERP systems.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $250,000 - $275,000 per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and performance-based bonuses.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the financial health and growth of a dynamic company.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
• Competitive compensation package and benefits.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

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The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associate’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to