Director Global Finance Transformation

Johnson Controls; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Paid time off

Benefits package

401K

Training opportunities

Collaborative culture

Zero Harm safety

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Glendale, WI is seeking a Director of Global Finance Transformation to lead strategic initiatives across the finance function, optimizing processes, systems, and technology platforms, in support of business objectives.

You will collaborate with finance functions and stakeholders to drive automation, data analytics, and digital innovation, while managing change and governance. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, bonus plan, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT with an MBA or CPA.
• 15+ years of finance experience across operations, accounting, controllership, transformation and/or technology leadership.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems, cloud platforms, (gen)Ai applications and data analytics tools.
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year finance transformation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy.
• Oversee implementation of advanced (GenAi) technologies to drive automation and analytics.
• Redesign core finance processes to achieve qualitative and quantitative benefits.
• Lead change management and adoption across stakeholders.
• Establish governance with KPIs and risk management.
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance transformation team.

Education

MBA or CPA

Job description

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus plan
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

What You Will Do

The Director Global Finance Transformation leads strategic initiatives to optimize & modernize processes, systems, and technology platforms across the Finance organization

This role collaborates closely with the Finance Functions and other key stakeholders to drive simplification, efficiency, automation, and digital innovation across the finance organization, ensuring alignment with business objectives, quality insurance, compliance standards and improve customer experience

How You Will Do It

• Develop and execute a multi-year finance transformation roadmap aligned with corporate strategy
• Oversee implementation of advanced (GenAi) technologies to drive automation, predictive analytics and overall speed to financial insight
• Codesign / redesign core finance processes to achieve qualitative & quantitative benefits
• Lead organizational change management and ensure adoption across stakeholders
• Establish / improve governance frameworks for transformation projects, including KPIs and risk management
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of (digital) finance transformation & Continuous Improvement

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or IT with an MBA or CPA
• 15+ years of experience in finance – operations, accounting, controllership, transformation and/or technology leadership
• Strong knowledge / savviness of ERP systems, cloud platforms, (gen)Ai applications and data analytics tools
• Proven track record in leading large-scale transformation projects

This is a hybrid role (3-4 days in office) at our Glendale, WI office.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $141,000 - $211,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us