Head of Finance & Controlling (FiCo)

iLocatum; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Head of Finance & Controlling to oversee the finance department for the Americas. This role involves financial operations, compliance, and reporting for regions including the USA, Mexico, and Brazil. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of finance experience, including senior leadership, and is fluent in English. This is a full-time position based in Taylor, MI, offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and controlling experience.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Manufacturing experience required; Automotive industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all finance functions for the Americas region.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Advanced financial analysis

Cash flow management

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Master’s degree or MBA

CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office Suite

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• Leading the Finance Department for Americas (USA, Mexico and Brazil), with responsibility for ensuring compliance with policies and standards
• Leading all financial operations, controlling and reporting activities for the Americas region
• Ensure financial integrity, compliance and support strategic business decision to drive growth and profitability
  
  

Objective and Purpose of the Position

• Leading the Finance Department for Americas (USA, Mexico and Brazil), with responsibility for ensuring compliance with policies and standards
• Leading all financial operations, controlling and reporting activities for the Americas region
• Ensure financial integrity, compliance and support strategic business decision to drive growth and profitability
  
  

Main Tasks

• Serving as the CEO’s main strategic partner, providing critical support and challenge to drive the company’s success
• Oversee all finance and controlling functions for the Americas region USA, Mexico, Brazil
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with corporate and regulatory standards
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing actionable insights to management
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and regulations
• Support business strategy with financial analysis and recommendations
• Coordinate and support audits internal and external
• Lead and develop the regional finance and controlling teams
  
  

Special Tasks

• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems
• Implement group-wide financial initiatives and digitalization projects at the regional level
• Represent the Americas region in global finance meetings and projects
  
  

Key Performance Indicators / Responsibilities

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Achievement of budget and financial targets
• Compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
• Process improvement implementation and cost savings
• Team development and retention
  
  

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in Mexico and Brazil
• Advanced skills in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office Suite
• Experience with financial process optimization and automation
  
  

Financial Competencies

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Risk management and internal controls
• Investment analysis and capital allocation
  
  

Personnel Competencies

• Disciplinary leadership of the FiCo Manager
• Functional leadership of the FiCo Team in North America, as well as the FiCo Managers in Mexico and Brazil, ensuring that all work according the same financial and accounting standards
  
  

Other Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Strategic and business-oriented mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
  
  

Requirements For The Job Holder

In certain positions, education must be necessary and NOT desirable.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification a plus
  
  

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and controlling experience
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in a multinational environment and in European companies required; experience in Swiss companies preferred
• Manufacturing experience required; Automotive industry experience preferred
• Experience managing teams across multiple countries
  
  

Additional Skills:

• Fluent in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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