GM, Finance

Dmg-Mori-Usa,-Inc; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG MORI USA, Inc. is seeking a General Manager, Finance to oversee cash and liquidity management, accounts receivable, and working capital strategies.

You will drive financial reporting, governance, and internal controls while leading a finance team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates bring progressive leadership in AR, credit, collections, and financing with banks or leasing companies; strong proficiency in SAP and MS Office, and excellent cross‑functional collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Progressive financial leadership experience, including responsibility for accounts receivable, credit, collections, cash flow, and working capital.
• Demonstrated experience managing DSO performance, customer credit risk, collection strategies, and financing arrangements with banks, leasing companies, or other financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, financial controls, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting and analytical tools.
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive results in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily cash positions, maintain adequate liquidity, and lead short-term cash forecasting.
• Own the end-to-end accounts receivable, credit, and collections framework; monitor aging and disputes; translate findings into actions.
• Lead development and analysis of net working capital forecasts; report trends to senior leadership.
• Maintain oversight over customer financing governance with banks and lenders; review eligibility and terms.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and analyses; conduct risk assessments for leadership.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements; support audits.
• Lead and mentor finance staff; establish priorities and cross‑functional routines.

Skills

Cash management

DSO management

Working capital

Financial reporting

Team leadership

SAP

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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GM, Finance

15 days ago Requisition ID: 1553

Job Title General Manager, Finance

Location 1300 N North Branch St, Chicago, IL 60642

HoursMonday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

ClassificationExempt

Travel5%

Essential Job Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Primary scope of position includes but is not limited to:

• Cash&LiquidityManagement: Monitor daily cash positions, maintain adequate liquidity, and lead short-term cash forecasting. Optimize the use of available funds while supporting working capital and operational requirements.
• Receivables, Credit & DSO Management: Own the end-to-end accounts receivable, credit, and collections framework. Establish DSO targets and collection priorities; monitor aging, delinquency trends, unapplied cash, disputes, and customer payment behavior; and translate findings into timely corrective actions. Lead regular collection reviews, assign clear account ownership, and ensure prompt escalation of high-risk or past-due balances. Partner withSales, Service, Operations, and Legal to resolve billing or contractual issues, strengthen payment terms, reduce overdue receivables, and improve cash conversion. Maintain reliable collection forecasts and provide senior leadershipwith clear reporting on DSO performance, aging exposure, collection effectiveness, and recovery plans.
• Net Working Capital Forecasting & Management: Lead the development and analysis of net working capital forecasts, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and inventory. Identify opportunities to improve the cash conversion cycle and partner with Operations and other stakeholders to implement sustainable working capital initiatives without compromising business performance. Report trends, key drivers, and variances to senior leadershipand recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Customer Financing Governance & Financial Institution Coordination: Maintain financial control and oversight over financing offered to customers. In coordination with Sales and external financing institutions, establish and enforce approval criteria, credit standards, pricing parameters, required documentation, and acceptable financing structures. Review customer eligibility, proposed terms, lender conditions, funding status, and the company’s residual credit, recourse, guarantee, or documentation exposure before commitments are made. Develop and manage relationships with banks, captive finance companies, leasing providers, and other third-party lenders to secure competitive solutions that support sales while protecting cash flow and credit quality. Monitor outstanding financing arrangements, ensure adherence to approved terms and applicable requirements, and elevate risks for appropriate approval.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, conduct risk assessments, and provide senior leadershipwith clear reporting on DSO performance, aging exposure, collection effectiveness, and recovery plans.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local requirements. Maintain effective internal controls over cash, credit approvals, customer financing, receivables, collections, and related reporting, and support internal and external audits.
• Process Optimization & KPI Reporting: Identify and implement improvements across finance operations. Ensure accurate and timely reporting of cash, receivables, DSO, aging, collections, customer financing exposure, net working capital, and other key performance indicators. Leverage SAP and other systems to strengthen data visibility, accountability, and decision-making.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop finance staff while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth. Oversee day-to-day activities covering cash application, credit, collections, DSO management, customer financing coordination, and reporting. Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, escalation protocols, and cross-functional operating routines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Progressive financial leadership experience, including responsibility for accounts receivable, credit, collections, cash flow, and working capital
• Demonstrated experience managing DSO performance, customer credit risk, collection strategies, and financing arrangements with banks, leasing companies, or other financial institutions
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance, accounting principles, financial controls, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with SAP, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting and analytical tools
• Strong strategic thinking, analytical judgment, and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders and drive results in a dynamic environment

General office environment will be experienced. There will be periodic exposure to manufacturing environments which may present possible hazards such as noise, electricity, chemicals, heavy equipment, and other automated and manual machinery.

Physical Demands:

Frequent: Sitting at a desk, utilizing computers and phones. Repetitive hand, wrist, arm, and shoulder movements.Periodic: Standing, walking, bending, and stooping.

Occasional: Lifting, pushing, and pulling objects.