Director Finance & Controlling

I Manage this role : Robert Smith

Job Description:

The ARM Group is seeking to hire a FULL-TIME, Director Finance & Controlling – Americas (Regional Controller Americas) HYBRID ROLE for one of our leading customers in Huntersville, NC

Reports To: Regional / Global Finance Leadership

#Immediate Hiring

#Pay: $200,000/Annually + Bonus

#8–10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Role Purpose:

• The Director Finance & Controlling – Americas serves as the strategic financial leader for the Americas region.
• This role ensures profitability, operational efficiency, compliance, and financial transparency while acting as a key advisor to regional leadership.
• The position plays a critical role in driving business performance through financial insight, strengthening governance frameworks, and leading finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team, influencing business strategy through financial expertise.
• Lead and develop Finance, Controlling, and Regional IT teams.
• Build a high-performance culture with strong succession planning.
• Promote ethical leadership, collaboration, and alignment across functions.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to support growth and operational excellence.

2. Financial Management

• Oversee Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Deliver accurate, timely executive-level financial reporting and performance insights.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SEC, IFRS, and corporate policies.
• Lead cost accounting, margin improvement initiatives, and operational controlling.
• Strengthen financial systems, tools, and decision-support capabilities.

3. Governance & Compliance

• Maintain robust internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Ensure audit readiness and serve as primary liaison for internal and external auditors.
• Safeguard company assets and enforce adherence to global compliance standards.
• Oversee capital approvals, lease reviews, credit approvals, and financial governance processes.

4. Technology & Process Improvement

• Provide leadership in regional finance system alignment (including SAP).
• Drive digital finance initiatives, automation, and process optimization.
• Improve reporting accuracy, speed, and business intelligence capabilities.

Authority & Accountability:

• Responsible for monthly regional financial reporting, forecasts, budgets, and ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Financial approval authority over capital expenditures, leases, credit, and reporting submissions.
• Accountable for financial accuracy, transparency, and strategic insight across the Americas region.

Success Measures:

• Strength and development of regional finance team.
• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting and forecasts.
• Measurable influence on profitability and strategic financial outcomes.
• Compliance adherence and continuous process improvement.
• Operational efficiency gains through automation and systems enhancement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting (Master’s preferred).
• CPA or equivalent certification desirable.
• 8–10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, ideally within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Strong expertise in:

• IFRS and GAAP compliance
• SAP and ERP systems
• Cost accounting & operational controlling
• Multi-entity and regional financial leadership
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel within the Americas region.

Why Join Us:

• Strategic regional leadership role with executive visibility.
• Opportunity to drive financial transformation and operational excellence.
• Competitive compensation package ($200K + Bonus).
• Hybrid work structure supporting flexibility and collaboration.

Disclaimer:

ARM GROUP is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants participating in all aspects of the selection process.

By applying for this job, you consent to allow representatives of ARM GROUP LLC to contact you regarding your candidacy. This may include communication via email, phone, text, or other means deemed appropriate by ARM GROUP LLC. Rest assured, your information will be handled confidentially and used solely for recruitment purposes.

It’s important to note that ARM Group LLC does not interfere in the decision-making process regarding your selection or rejection. The ultimate decision to hire or reject your candidacy lies solely with the client organization, with whom we have an agreement to source candidates for their consideration

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All applicants must submit to background check and drug screening.Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please be aware that this position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.