VP Finance NAM

PALFINGER; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 240,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

PALFINGER, a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, seeks a VP Finance North America based in Schaumburg, Illinois. You will oversee regional financial planning, accounting, reporting, compliance, and risk management, and act as a strategic partner to regional leadership to drive profitability and sustainable growth.

This role manages finance teams across the US and Latin America, guiding capital investments, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-border collaboration to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS, regulatory requirements.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and financial performance analysis.
• Proficient with SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional financial strategies that advance long-term growth, profitability, cash flow, and overall business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range planning while identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax requirements, risk management, and internal controls across multiple countries.
• Evaluate capital investments, joint ventures, and expansion opportunities, and prepare financial presentations for regional and global leadership.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multicultural finance organization across the United States and Latin America, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-border collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Financial modeling

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.

Reach Beyond at PALFINGER as VP Finance North America, leading financial strategy and aligning regional financial performance with PALFINGER’s business goals. You will oversee financial planning and analysis, accounting, reporting, compliance, and risk management across the North American region. As a strategic partner to regional leadership, you will guide business performance, capital investments, operational efficiency, profitability, and sustainable growth. Based at our corporate office in Schaumburg, Illinois, this role reports directly to the Global Vice President of Controlling & Accounting.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional financial strategies that advance long-term growth, profitability, cash flow, and overall business performance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range planning while identifying trends and recommending corrective actions.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax requirements, risk management, and internal controls across multiple countries.
• Evaluate capital investments, joint ventures, and expansion opportunities, and prepare financial presentations for regional and global leadership.
• Build and lead a high-performing, multicultural finance organization across the United States and Latin America, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-border collaboration.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a senior finance position.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, financial modeling, and GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in financial software and ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

What We Offer

• Annual base salary of $240,000–$270,000, based on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors + bonus eligble
• Comprehensive benefits package with flexible options, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan
• Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
• An environment of respect, integrity, openness, inclusion, and support

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled