Director of Finance

We are seeking a seasoned Director of Finance to oversee and manage all financial, legal and IT activities for DEC’s North American business, based in Brick, New Jersey. This individual will manage a small but highly capable team and will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership in driving growth, ensuring compliance, and enabling sound decision-making. This role reports directly to the local Managing Director and the Group Finance Director based in Switzerland and will act as a strategic partner to the local management team to support aggressive growth—both organically and through acquisitions.

This is a high-impact leadership role in a PE-backed industrial manufacturing environment, ideal for a hands-on, operationally savvy finance executive with proven success in dynamic, multinational settings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, planning, cash flow management, and financial reporting
• Strong focus on cash management
• Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute growth strategies across North America
• Ensure alignment with global financial objectives and reporting requirements

Accounting, Tax & Legal Compliance

• Oversee all accounting practices, internal controls, audits, and statutory reporting
• Manage tax planning, compliance, and filings across relevant jurisdictions
• Supervise legal matters, including contracts, regulatory issues, and risk management
• Manage external auditors during the year end audit process.

Supply Chain & Operations

• Lead and optimize supply chain and procurement strategies in collaboration with local and global operations
• Drive efficiency improvements and cost control across sourcing, logistics, and warehousing

Information Technology

• Supervise IT infrastructure and ERP systems to support current operations and scalable growth
• Ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Identify, assess, and execute M&A opportunities in the region
• Lead due diligence, integration planning, and post-deal implementation

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive financial and operational experience in a leadership role
• Strong background in industrial manufacturing, ideally within private equity-backed businesses
• Big 4 public accounting/audit experience is helpful
• Demonstrated experience managing the financial function of a foreign subsidiary of a multinational group
• Proven success in scaling operations in high-growth environments, including M&A execution
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, tax law, and regulatory standards
• ERP system expertise: Power BI or equivalent experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Due to government contracts ALL Dec USA employees are required to be United States citizens. Are you a citizen of the United States of America?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Township of Brick, NJ 08724 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Township of Brick, NJ 08724: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $200,000