CFO, Northeast Area — Profitability & Growth Leader

Deutsche Post; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 142,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Compensation Package

401(k) with a match

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Deutsche Post DHL Global Forwarding (USA North East Area) seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead finance for 15 stations in the North East. Based in Edison, NJ, you will partner with Area Management and Station Managers, translate objectives into financial plans, and drive profitability and strategic initiatives across the region.

You will oversee Controlling, reporting, and cross-functional coordination with P2P, R2R, and OTC, while building a strong finance culture and KPIs.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of financial management experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role within a large organization.
• Experience as CFO or Finance Director of a mid-sized organization, or senior Finance Manager with strong commercial finance experience.
• Strong understanding of business controlling, financial performance management, profitability and working capital.
• Experience supporting financial transformation or large-scale change initiatives.
• International or cross-country experience is advantageous.
• Native-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key senior member of the Area Management Team and US NORAM Finance Team, guiding business decisions.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to the Regional VP, product leaders and Station Managers, providing financial insight and risk assessment.
• Translate business objectives into actionable financial plans and lead the Area's financial strategy.
• Drive profitability and working-capital improvements, turning around underperforming profit centres.
• Oversee financial performance across DGF products and profit centres in the North East Area.
• Deliver Controlling support with high-quality business steering and reporting.
• Coordinate with national Finance on P2P, R2R and OTC processes for compliance.
• Establish and monitor global/local Finance KPIs aligned with requirements.
• Lead financial improvement initiatives and contribute to transformation programs.
• Provide forward-looking financial guidance and challenge the business constructively.
• Build strong Finance partnerships across functions and the wider DGF organization.

Education

University degree in Finance/Accounting or related discipline

Job description

Deutsche Post DHL Global Forwarding (USA North East Area) seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer to lead finance for 15 stations in the North East. Based in Edison, NJ, you will partner with Area Management and Station Managers, translate objectives into financial plans, and drive profitability and strategic initiatives across the region.

You will oversee Controlling, reporting, and cross-functional coordination with P2P, R2R, and OTC, while building a strong finance culture and KPIs.