ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Hiring for Vice President of Finance Americas Job at Richardson, TX Full Time

About the role

The VP of Finance Americas is an integral part of the leadership team in the Americas and is responsible for all accounting, accounts receivable, cash application, accounts payable, tax, month end reporting, in depth financial analysis and the day-to-day financial management within the region which covers all of North America and 6 countries across Latin America. The role reports directly to the Global Solutions division CFO.

What you will be doing

In this role, the VP of Finance is responsible for continuing the transformation of the finance and accounting organization into a true shared service team supporting seven distinct business areas while also serving as the finance lead in integrating acquisitions into our existing legal entities. The VP of Finance also ensures that all internal controls are followed, and that financial reporting is accurate and on schedule. This individual will ultimately be responsible for ensuring that we are building a scalable finance and accounting organization to support expected growth across all business areas.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for supervising, managing and motivating team members daily while you lead a finance organization of 30+ employees in both North America and Latin America. Direct reports are the Finance Director in Latin America, AR Director for North America, and North America Accounting Manager.
• Secure professional, timely and correct financial reporting according to IFRS and perform required analysis.
• Proactively support the business through business control and adequate financial and accounting reporting.
• Implement scalable processes to create an accounting and accounts receivable shared service organization to support 7 business areas across the Americas.
• Act as the primary finance lead for strategic initiatives and special projects in the region including, but not limited to, ERP implementation and integrating acquisitions into the legal entity
• Responsible for leading, managing and staffing an efficient Finance organization.
• Maintain financial systems/processes and accounting practices to include implementing and enforcing company policies, managing cash flow, credit/collections, accounts receivables/payables, maintain general ledger integrity, and closing books within deadlines.
• Overall coordinate audits and tax in order to ensure compliance with relevant federal, provincial and local authorities.
• Act as the main point of contact for all financial matters for our central accounting organization in Stockholm, Sweden.
• Design and implement financial processes that deliver consistent and predictable results that link operational performance to the P&L, both top line and EBIT.
• Provides financial leadership to meet deliverables during various financial cycles including Monthly Close, Quarterly Business Reviews, Forecast cycles and other ad hoc requests.
• Ensures adherence to ethics per company policies and applicable laws and full compliance with ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong leader with a proven track record of motivating teams and delivering results in a fast paced, high growth environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, MBA or CPA preferred
• +10 years of progressive financial responsibility.
• Ability to understand complex accounting processes and implement necessary improvements
• Analytical person who knows and understands key metrics of the business.
• Team-players with a consultative advisory style to work closely with the Management team, and other leaders.
• Strong team player who thrives in working both cross functionally and globally.
• Ability to influence key individuals at multiple levels of the organization through effective verbal and written communication.
• Experience working in global organizations
• Experience with ERP implementations preferred, but not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Master’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Finance & Accounting: 10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location