Regional Senior Director Finance And Controlling North America (F/M/D)

• Co-responsible for the P&L, working capital, and liquidity management.

• Ensure availability and analysis of all data/information necessary for sound decision making, and contribute to setting and driving the overall region strategy.

• Continuously monitor the performance, and evaluate risks and opportunities to ensure the region stays on track to deliver financial results, including Profit, WC and Cash.

• Provide predictable plans and forecasts for the region.

• Ensure all local practices/processes in the region are fully in line with accounting, financial, legal, tax, and guiding principles.

• Lead preparation of OP including simulations with a holistic view on all aspects of the P&L, balance sheet, and liquidity.

• Ensure books and records are accurate and all monthly financial close is completed timely and accurately.

• Holder of the local power of attorney (US/Mexico/Canada).

• Oversee handling of authorities, statutory reporting, audits, legal- and insurance-cases.

• Functionally lead, coach, and develop the regional finance & accounting teams.

• Implementation of all changes in corporate standards, procedures, and guidelines.

• Ensure adherence with IC pricing principles in line with internal/external standards and requirements.

• Responsible for up to date data in all relevant systems, especially for TBM management and all sales related information.

• Identify and share best practice within the region.

• Manage areas of special focus or projects for the region.

• Supports and plays active role in the M&A and integration of new businesses and entities.

• Other duties as assigned by your manager.

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• Relevant university degree (Finance/Accounting); MBA and CPA preferred.

• More than 10 years of business partner and controlling experience in a leadership function (must have managed a team).

• Deep knowledge of business and financial processes, with a broad knowledge of financial and controlling implications on operational and strategic business decisions.

• CPG industry strongly preferred.

• Experienced with regional and/or global responsibilities, having successfully dealt with people and authorities from various countries and cultures.

• Capability to implement controlled processes against organizational resistance.

• Ability to travel ~15%, including international.

• Ability to work a hybrid schedule in Aurora, IL (on-site 3 days/week)

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