VP of Finance, NA

gn; Shakopee (MN); Hybrid; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

GN Hearing North America is seeking a Vice President of Finance to lead the finance function across the North American business units. The role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on management of planning, reporting, and compliance for multiple brands and regions.

The executive will drive profitability, ensure robust internal controls, and partner with GN Hearing headquarters to align on strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and financial reporting expertise.
• Proven ability to design and enforce internal controls and process improvements.
• Strategic thinker with analytical rigour and business insight.
• Experience leading large, multi-functional finance teams.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead North America finance results compilation and analysis.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital budgets.
• Direct annual external audit and financial reporting packages.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Receivable, GL, Tax, Treasury, and risk management.
• Build and develop FP&A team and drive profitability improvements.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Communication

IFRS knowledge

Internal controls

Strategic analytics

Leadership

Cross-functional

M&A experience

Cost accounting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Job description

Vice President of Finance (GN Hearing North America)

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Finance is a Hybrid role on site 2-3 days, responsible for leading the Finance function for GN Hearing North America, supporting ReSound US, Beltone US, Audigy, Jabra Hearing, Canada, and the centralized shared services accounting team. This role provides strategic financial leadership across all business units, overseeing financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance, treasury, and risk management.

The Vice President of Finance partners closely with senior leadership and GN Hearing headquarters to drive financial performance, identify opportunities for profitability and operational improvement, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and support the overall strategic objectives of the business. This position also leads and develops a finance organization.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the compilation, reporting, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results across North America.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, revenue and expense forecasts, financial outlooks, and capital budgets.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial reporting.
• Direct the annual external audit process and approve year-end financial reporting packages for submission to GN Hearing headquarters.
• Manage core financial functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, General Ledger, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, and Financial Support Arrangements (FSAs).
• Build and lead an effective Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team to deliver meaningful business insights and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Oversee tax compliance, including the timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, management of tax audits, and accurate recording of tax expenses, assets, and liabilities.
• Direct the capital expenditure approval process, ensuring compliance with company policies and established delegation of authority.
• Prepare and present financial business reviews and performance updates to U.S. senior management and GN Hearing corporate leadership.
• Partner with Operations to strengthen cost accounting controls, evaluate cost of goods sold, and identify opportunities to improve operating margins across Beltone, ReSound US, and Canada.
• Oversee credit operations, including credit approvals, collections, and the issuance of customer credits and pricing adjustments.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance and accounting organization of approximately 60 employees, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate extensively with senior leadership across ReSound, Beltone, Audigy, Lively, and Canada to support business objectives and strategic decision-making.
• Lead and support special projects, including mergers and acquisitions, primarily focused on Financial Support Arrangements (FSAs), and other strategic business initiatives.

Required Skills (Knowledge and Skills needed for this position):

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to senior leadership.
• Exceptional accounting knowledge, including a solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve financial processes and internal controls.
• Strong strategic and analytical skills, with the ability to translate financial results into actionable business recommendations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, plan effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Experienced leadership skills with experience supervising, mentoring, and developing finance and accounting professionals.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professionalism when managing sensitive and confidential company information.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, business units, and corporate leadership teams.
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to build positive and productive relationships with employees, customers, and business partners.

Desired Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), including direct responsibility for managing multiple core finance functions.
• Experience leading large finance and accounting teams.
• Extensive background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with IFRS, external audits, tax compliance, and multi-business-unit financial management preferred.
• Experience supporting merger