Sr. Director of Finance & Accounting
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller, Corporate Finance -
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Financial Controller
The Senior Director of Finance & Accounting will lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, and accounting operations across the North American region. This is a blended leadership role with an approximate 70% focus on finance and 30% focus on accounting, combining strategic financial leadership with hands‑on oversight of core accounting functions.
The successful candidate will own the budgeting and forecasting processes, deliver meaningful financial insights to support business decisions, and develop reporting and analytics that drive operational performance and profitability. In addition, this individual will oversee the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely month‑end and year‑end closes.
This role requires a commercially minded finance leader who can partner with executive leadership and operational stakeholders, translate financial data into actionable business strategies, and build scalable processes across a complex, multi‑entity organization.
Looking for these key items:- Blended background in finance and accounting
- SAP S/4 Hana
- Prior construction or engineering experience
- CPA preferred
- Lead the North American region's annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, long‑range financial planning, and ongoing financial performance management.
- Own financial modeling, variance analysis, and performance reporting, identifying key business drivers, risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
- Develop and maintain financial dashboards, KPIs, and management reporting to provide leadership with timely, accurate, and actionable insights.
- Partner with executive leadership and operational business leaders to evaluate financial performance, improve margins, manage costs, and support strategic decision‑making.
- Analyze revenue, profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operating expenses to identify opportunities to improve financial results.
- Provide financial analysis and scenario modeling to support business initiatives, resource allocation, investment decisions, and growth strategies.
- Establish consistent forecasting methodologies, reporting standards, and financial processes across the North American region.
- Present financial results, trends, and recommendations to senior leadership, clearly communicating complex financial information to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial planning and analysis processes, systems, and reporting capabilities.
- Oversee the regional accounting function, including general ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and processes to ensure accuracy and accountability.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and corporate policies.
- Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen financial governance.
- Oversee cash flow reporting, working capital management, and balance sheet integrity in partnership with finance and operational teams.
- Coordinate with corporate finance, external auditors, tax advisors, and other stakeholders as needed.
- Support the implementation and optimization of financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes across the region.
- Where applicable, oversee project accounting, revenue recognition, and percentage‑of‑completion accounting methodologies.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- Significant progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, finance…
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