Chief Financial Officer

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

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer, USA North East Area

Job Location: Edison, New Jersey

Who takes the next step towards success? You do.

We are looking for an experienced, business-minded finance leader to take on the role of Chief Financial Officer, USA North East Area, DHL Global Forwarding.

The CFO USA North East Area will lead the financial agenda across 15 stations, acting as the key Finance Business Partner to the Area Management Team and Station Managers. The role combines strategic finance leadership with strong operational engagement, connecting financial performance, commercial decisions and execution across the Area.

Location: Edison, New Jersey

Reporting to: CFO Americas & USA, with a dotted-line relationship to the Regional VP

Team leadership: Area Finance team

In this role, you will

• Serve as a key senior member of the Area Management Team and US NORAM Finance Team, bringing a strong Finance perspective to business decisions.
• Act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the Regional VP, product leaders and Station Managers, providing financial insight, decision support and risk assessment.
• Take ownership of the Area's financial strategy and priorities, translating business objectives into actionable financial plans.
• Drive sustainable profitability and working-capital improvement, with particular attention to turning around underperforming and loss-making profit centres.
• Oversee financial performance across DGF products and profit centres throughout the North East Area.
• Deliver effective Controlling support across the Area, ensuring financial transparency, consistency and high-quality business steering.
• Work closely with the national Finance organization, particularly Business Controlling, P2P, R2R and OTC, to ensure accurate reporting, compliance and efficient processes.
• Establish, monitor and continuously improve relevant global and local Finance KPIs, ensuring alignment with national requirements.
• Lead financial improvement initiatives and contribute to broader transformation and change programs.
• Provide forward-looking financial guidance, constructively challenge the business and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Build a strong Finance partnership across functions, products, stations and the wider DGF organization.

Our Perfect Match

You are a commercially minded Finance leader who combines strong financial expertise with the ability to influence business decisions and lead through change.

Ideally, you:

• Hold a university degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline, or equivalent qualification.
• Bring 5–7 years of financial management experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role within a large organization.
• Have previous experience as a CFO or Finance Director of a mid-sized organization, or are a seasoned Finance Manager with strong commercial finance experience; Big Four plus commercial experience would also be highly relevant.
• Have a strong understanding of business controlling, financial performance management, profitability and working capital.
• Have demonstrated experience supporting financial transformation or large-scale change initiatives.
• Bring international or cross-country experience, which would be a strong advantage.
• Have excellent analytical, conceptual and problem-solving capabilities.
• Can confidently challenge, influence and negotiate with senior business stakeholders while remaining pragmatic and solutions-oriented.
• Communicate complex financial issues clearly and effectively.
• Are resilient, hands-on and comfortable operating in a fast-moving business environment.
• Are a collaborative leader who develops people and creates strong partnerships across Finance and the business.
• Have native-level English proficiency.

The Opportunity

This is a highly visible Finance leadership role with the opportunity to directly influence the performance and future development of the USA North East Area. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving profitability, strengthening business steering and turning around loss‑making profit centres, while helping Finance become an even stronger partner to the business.

Pay Range: $141,831.00 - $189,108.00+ (Based on Experience)

Benefits

• Total Compensation Package: We offer a competitive base salary.
• 401(k) with a match: Pre‑tax 401(k) contribution plan comes with a $1 for $1 match up to 4% quarterly, plus a 2% base contribution annually to help you save for retirement.
• Stock Purchase Plan: Eligible employees can purchase Deutsche Post AG shares at a 15% discount and benefit from the Group’s success as shareholders.
• Medical: We offer comprehensive healthcare plans covering preventative care, inpatient and outpatient services, and prescription drugs.
• Vision: Optional coverage for eye exams, frames, and contact lenses.
• Dental: Optional coverage for preventative, major, and basic dental services.
• Holiday / Paid Time Off: The company provides paid time off for 7 major holidays each calendar year (New Year's Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day), plus 8 floating holidays, and accrued vacation days.

Why join DHL Global Forwarding?

We are part of the DHL Group the world’s leading logistics provider with operations in over 220 countries. Visit our career site on the web at https://www.logistics.dhl/us-en/home/careers.html

DHL Global Forwarding is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Work Authorization:

DHL Global Forwarding will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which visa sponsorship will be provided. Individuals who need sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, are not eligible for hire for this role.

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