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VP Finance – North America
To Apply Now - email your resume to job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.io

Who: A global manufacturing and distribution organization is seeking a senior finance executive to lead North America regional finance operations.
What: Oversee financial strategy, operational performance, governance, and team leadership across manufacturing, distribution, and showroom operations.
When: This is a full-time executive leadership position with immediate start availability.
Where: Based in Chicago, Illinois, primarily onsite with regional travel as needed.
Why: To drive financial transparency, operational accountability, and scalable processes as the organization transitions to a standalone operating model.
Office Environment: Executive leadership environment partnering closely with operations, corporate finance, and cross-functional teams.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The VP Finance – North America serves as the senior regional finance leader, partnering with executive leadership to translate strategy into disciplined financial plans, strengthen governance, and build a high-performing finance organization across multiple operating entities.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Financial Leadership & Strategy

Lead all North America finance activities including FP&A, accounting oversight, operational finance, and performance management.
Develop annual operating plans and long-range strategies aligned with growth and margin objectives.
Provide financial visibility across manufacturing, distribution, and showroom operations.
Deliver data-driven insights supporting pricing, product mix, channel strategy, and capital allocation.

Performance Management & Operational Finance

Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly performance reviews.
Improve working capital performance including inventory and cash flow optimization.
Support cost discipline initiatives across operational environments.
Establish KPI frameworks linking operational results to financial outcomes.

Governance, Controls & Compliance

Ensure compliance with US GAAP and corporate reporting standards.
Partner with Corporate Finance on consolidation, reporting, and audit readiness.
Strengthen internal controls during transition from legacy infrastructure.
Support risk management and promote accountability and integrity.

Team Leadership & Organizational Design

Build and develop a high-performing regional finance team.
Align structure and talent with long-term strategic goals.
Collaborate with Corporate Finance, Tax, Treasury, and international counterparts.
Champion a finance culture balancing operational excellence with business partnership.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in manufacturing or multi-site operations.
Proven executive partnership experience in complex, multi-entity organizations.
Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance management.
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.

To Apply Now - email your resume to job-knemkq7d-1e4ngrk82rw3kdm@sagedata.io

VP Finance – North America in Chicago, Illinois at a global manufacturing company, onsite, leading FP&A, controls, operations finance, and strategy.