Senior Director of Finance, Americas

On; New York (NY); On-site; USD 495,000 - 535,000; Full time

Job summary

On is seeking a Senior Director of Finance, CFO Americas to lead strategic financial planning and governance for North and Latin America. The role requires executive leadership across Controlling, FP&A, Accounting & Reporting, and Systems & Controls to drive profitable growth and value creation.

You will anchor regional finance, manage working capital, optimize capital allocation, and strengthen SOX controls, while partnering with the commercial organization to enable scaling in new channels and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Finance with regional leadership or Head of Finance roles.
• Proven track record in corporate FP&A, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Experience implementing advanced financial systems and AI tools to scale operations.
• Strong leadership, talent development, and inclusive culture building.
• Experience in consumer/footwear or apparel industries and compliance governance.
• MBA or related master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Americas regional management team to drive profitable growth and strategic financial decisions.
• Lead the financial strategy for growth, guiding market entry and channel expansion.
• Oversee multi-channel financial guidance and align investments with regional priorities.
• Build and lead a high-performing Finance team across Controlling, FP&A, Accounting, and Systems & Controls.
• Establish cost-control frameworks and manage working capital and cash flow.
• Ensure SOX compliance and robust financial controls across the region.

Skills

FP&A leadership

Strategic finance

Executive partnering

Team leadership

AI in finance

Education

MBA

Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle ERP

Job description

At a Glance

As On’s Senior Director of Finance, CFO Americas, you will serve as the strategic financial leader and a key voice on the Americas Management Team. Stepping into a high-visibility leadership capacity, you will anchor the region’s financial governance, steer profitable expansion across channels, and ensure long-term value creation across North and Latin America.

This role requires a refined balance of advanced FP&A and controlling expertise alongside high-impact executive leadership. You will be responsible for translating complex commercial dynamics into actionable financial strategy, institutionalizing rigorous planning frameworks, and instilling an operational cadence that drives both performance excellence and high organizational engagement across the regional Finance function.

Your Mission

• As a member of the Americas regional management team, serve as a trusted financial and strategic partner to the commercial organization, driving profitable growth, mitigating risks, and leveraging advanced technology to streamline decision making.
• Provide strategic leadership within the Americas management team, guiding high-growth market expansion through data-driven financial insights and effective resource allocation.
• Lead the financial strategy for Americas’ growth, supporting entry into new channels and markets while scaling a resilient Finance function as a foundation for sustained operations.
• Oversee multi-channel financial guidance and performance tracking, aligning marketing, retail, and Ecom investments with regional priorities.
• Foster collaboration between Finance and regional functions, ensuring financial alignment and visibility across Americas to unify commercial and operational strategies.
• Build and lead a high-performing Finance team, developing talent across Controlling, FP&A, Accounting & Reporting, and Systems & Controls to support the brand’s growth trajectory.
• Establish a comprehensive cost-control framework to track cost drivers, identify savings, and ensure effective budget management and reporting.
• Manage working capital and cash flow through robust accounts receivable, payables, and inventory strategies, enabling sustainable growth.
• Uphold rigorous compliance with financial and regulatory standards, strengthening SOX frameworks and controls to support responsible regional expansion.
• Champion AI-powered financial technologies to enhance reporting, forecasting, and credit risk management, fostering efficiency and data-driven decisions across the Finance function.

Your Story

• Extensive experience in Finance, including significant tenure in a regional Finance Leadership or Head of Finance role within a comparable-sized company, ideally in the footwear or apparel industry.
• Demonstrated track record of leading corporate financial planning, rolling forecast models, business unit controlling, working capital management, and variance frameworks to drive commercial insight.
• Proven leadership expertise with a focus on empowering talent, elevating team engagement, and fostering an inclusive, high-performing environment.
• Proven success in guiding teams through the implementation of advanced financial systems, streamlined processes, and AI tools to accelerate data-driven decision-making and operational scale.
• Extensive experience overseeing regional planning, controlling, reporting, and accounting functions within a consumer-driven industry, with a strong grasp of compliance, governance, and financial controls.
• Higher education in Finance, Business, or a related field; an MBA or Master’s degree is a plus.

Your Team

You will direct a regional organization of 29 skilled finance professionals spanning Accounting, Controlling, Tax, AR, AP and Analytics. You will build upon the team’s strong foundation, sustaining and elevating a high-performance, culture rooted in excellence and collaboration.

What We Offer

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus + equity: 495,000 - 535,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. Start date contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.