Head of Finance & Controlling NA

Riggs D.C; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

ZF Foxconn is seeking a senior regional finance leader to oversee financial operations, controlling, and strategic initiatives for North America. The role leads finance teams across six sites, aligning with corporate and local authorities, auditors, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, statutory compliance, treasury support, and driving efficiency. The candidate should bring extensive experience in finance leadership and a strong ability to drive cost controls and

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance/controlling with a leadership track record (at least 5 years).
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking required.
• Proven ability to drive regional finance initiatives and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional finance functions and set objectives aligned with corporate goals.
• Oversee accounting, treasury, tax, and statutory compliance across six sites.
• Coordinate reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis; support audits.
• Drive process improvements to enhance profitability and cash flow.
• Develop and mentor regional finance teams for expanding responsibilities.

Skills

Finance Controlling

Leadership

Business Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Skills

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact?ZF Foxconn (ZFFCN) is looking for talented individuals to join our team. With ZFFCN, you’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of chassis systems. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!Main task:Responsible for all financial and controlling operations and strategic initiatives of Region North America. Responsible for regional reporting and maintaining regional compliances. Responsible for alignment of all financial and controlling activities with Corporate / Region NA / Local Authorities / Stakeholders (eg Auditors). Lead Finance Teams across six sites.Duties and responsibilities:A) GeneralLead regional finance functions involving determining financial objectives, designing & implementing systems, policies & procedures to facilitate internal financial control.Report to Global CFO, Regional Head / Corporate Finance Functions on all financial / controlling / compliance aspects of the region.Assess value drivers of business and develop analytics around key measures to facilitate business decision making. Review existing processes and systems in the organization and accordingly devise & implement measures for ensuring higher operational efficiency.Supervise and train all Finance Teams across six locations.AccountingImplement, direct and control general accounting functions and ensure their professional utilization on basis of ZF Foxconn policies within the relevant legal framework. Oversee timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, financial assessments, accounting records and other information. Finalize financial statements for sanctioning of project / other loans from Banks & Financial Institutions.Monitor status of AR and AP accounts and direct local finance to keep these accounts current.TreasuryMonitor the inflow and outflow of funds and ensure optimum utilization of available funds to accomplish organizational goals. Ensure accurate and timely liquidity reporting.Support Corporate Treasury in liaising and negotiating with banks and financial institutions for raising fund and non-fund-based facilities and import facilities to meet working capital and project requirements.TaxSupport ZF Foxconn Tax Function as well as External Consultants in meeting all tax reportings and compliances.Controlling / ReportingResponsible for all planning activities eg, establishing budgets for the organization, in line with the overall business objectives.Responsible for coordination of timely and accurate Corporate ReportingResponsible for coordination of timely and accurate Corporate ForecastingVariance analysis to determine difference between projected figures & actual expenditure and implementing corrective actions. Analysing operational efficiency levels & recommending cost control measures for improvement in bottom line performance.Analysis of business proposals for various key decisions like: feasibility of new projects, new product introduction.Re-engineering of processes across functional boundaries to effect significant improvement in profitability and best practiseCommercial / Statutory ComplianceLiaising with statutory / internal auditors etc for timely completion of audits as well as implementation of audit observations.Ensuring compliance to the government rules and regulations as laid down by statutory authorities vis. IT department, Customs and Excise departmentRisk Management, Internal control reviews and risk based internal audit planning and approval by ZFFCN Board.Strategic initiativesConstantly develop the organization and prepare the regionall Finance Teams for taking over new tasks, eg GL / AR / AP tasks which are currently performed by MSSC.Competencies and experiences:Solid Business acumenHands on Experience in Finance Controlling for a minimum period of 15+ years with a management/ leadership position for at least 5 years.Strong social / interpersonal skillsQuick comprehensionAble to perform under high pressure and deadlinesStrong cross department problem resolving skillsBe part of our ZF Foxconn team and apply now!