Finance Director

Position Overview

We are seeking a results-driven and collaborative Finance Director to lead the financial strategy and operations across North America, including the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. This director-level role is critical to ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and strategic alignment across our regional manufacturing footprint in the magnet wire industry.

This position will oversee general accounting, FP&A, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and plant accounting teams, with a focus on driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior financial leader for North America, partnering with regional and global leadership to drive business performance.
• Lead and mentor a diverse finance team across multiple sites in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and internal policies.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to manage cost accounting, inventory valuation, and capital investment analysis.
• Drive margin improvement and cost control initiatives across all regional facilities.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate, legal, and regulatory standards across all jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for financial and operational audits.
• Align financial practices and reporting across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, ensuring consistency and compliance with local regulations.
• Support tax, treasury, and transfer pricing strategies in collaboration with global finance.
• Lead initiatives to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Support ERP optimization and digital transformation efforts.

 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience managing financial operations across U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. IFRS, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background in the magnet wire, electrical components, or metals industry.
• Familiarity with international operations, currency considerations, and regional compliance.
• ERP systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms).