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Robert Half is looking for a Director of Operations Finance and Controller for a manufacturing client in the western suburbs. The Director of Operations Finance & Controller serves as a strategic finance partner responsible for overseeing the financial operations across global manufacturing or operational functions, with an additional focus on North American accounting oversight. This executive role provides leadership in managing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Direct financial operations for global business units, including strategic oversight of financial planning, forecasting, and analysis
Act as the primary controller for all North American operations, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance with GAAP/IFRS and company policies, and effective internal controls
Partner with global and regional senior leadership to drive financial performance, cost optimization, and process improvements
Lead, mentor, and develop finance teams, fostering collaboration and operational excellence across multiple geographies
Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, management reports, and operational reviews
Support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, and other business transformation initiatives through financial due diligence and modeling
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies as needed for the North America region
Develop and implement finance-related policies, procedures, and systems to support scalability and transparency
Evaluate and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit, and compliance risks
Drive process automation and the adoption of technologies (ERP, BI/reporting systems) to improve data quality and decision support
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Master's degree and/or CPA/CMA preferred
10+ years of experience in corporate finance, accounting, or controlling, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity overseeing global/regional teams
Prior experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or operations-intensive industry strongly preferred
Exceptional financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Advanced proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and business intelligence tools
Superior leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
Proven expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost accounting
Advanced proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Excel, and other enterprise systems
Strong financial planning and analysis (FP&A) skills, including budgeting and forecasting
Experience in month-end close processes and financial statement preparation