Finance Director-US

Rehlko; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 131,450 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life flexibility

Development opportunities

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Finance Director to oversee the full spectrum of finance activities across a growing multinational business. This role involves partnering with the VP, managing cash flow, and providing financial oversight for complex projects.

Key responsibilities include leading budgeting and forecasting, enhancing financial processes, and developing a high-performing finance team. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, an active CPA, and over 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a multinational, industrial or project-based business.
• Deep understanding of revenue recognition and project accounting including over-time recognition.
• Strong experience in cash flow management and operational finance.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted finance partner to the Vice President.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Oversee financial performance of complex projects.

Skills

FP&A

Cash flow management

Leadership

Strategic financial partnership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Active CPA

Tools

OneStream

Navision

Job description

Finance Director – Clarke US

The Finance Director-Clarke US is a senior finance leader responsible for the full spectrum of finance activities across a fast‑growing, multinational industrial products and EPC business. This role serves as a strategic business partner to the business unit Vice President, ensuring finance scales effectively with business growth while maintaining strong financial discipline.

The position combines leadership across FP&A, accounting, cash flow management, and project‑based financial analysis (including percentage‑of‑completion accounting), with a strong focus on profitability, execution, and operational insight. The Finance Director-Clarke US will lead and develop a high‑performing team while ensuring alignment with corporate finance requirements and governance standards.

Specific Responsibilities

• Strategic Finance Partnership – Act as a trusted finance partner to the Vice President, providing clear insights on performance, risks, and opportunities. Translate operational drivers into financial outcomes and support decisions on pricing, investments, and growth.
• Scaling the Finance Function – Build and evolve finance capabilities to support business growth and complexity. Ensure processes, systems, and controls scale effectively while driving continuous improvement.
• Project Financial Oversight – Oversee financial performance of complex projects, including margins, costs, risks, and revenue recognition. Partner with commercial and operations teams on bids, contracts, and execution.
• FP&A Leadership – Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning. Drive performance through KPIs, variance analysis, and forward‑looking insights to support decision‑making.
• Cash Flow & Working Capital – Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital. Improve cash conversion, collections, inventory, and payables while linking operations to cash outcomes.
• Reporting, Controls & Compliance – Ensure accurate financial reporting in line with US GAAP and corporate policies. Maintain strong internal controls, governance, and audit readiness.
• Team Leadership – Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team. Foster accountability, collaboration, and development of future leaders.
• Corporate Alignment – Serve as the key link to corporate finance. Ensure alignment with reporting, policies, and governance, and clearly communicate financial performance to leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and active CPA
• 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in a multinational, industrial or project‑based business.
• Deep understanding of revenue recognition and project accounting including over‑time recognition concept.
• Strong experience in FP&A, cash flow management, and operational finance
• Proven ability to partner directly with a Vice President or business leader as a strategic advisor
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities

Preferred

• Experience in a public company environment (SOX, audit, governance).
• System experience in OneStream and Navision is desired.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary range: $131,450.00 – $169,000.00

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work‑life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Location

Hybrid/Glendale, WI

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, genetic information, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, caste, mental or physical disability, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political belief or affiliation, union membership status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, state, local, or other applicable laws.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

It is the policy of Rehlko to comply with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and corresponding national, state, local, or other applicable laws. Rehlko will not discriminate against any qualified associate or applicant with respect to any terms, privileges, or conditions of employment because of a person's physical or mental disability. Rehlko will provide a reasonable accommodation to associates or applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require an accommodation in the application process or during the course of employment, please contact [e-mail]. Rehlko is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.