What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President Finance position at TH BENDER?
Our client, a global leader in power distribution components and systems with strong European heritage, is experiencing significant expansion in North America and seeks a Vice President of Finance to serve as a strategic financial leader during this transformative growth phase. The VP will be a partner to the business leadership and the shareholders.
We are seeking an accomplished finance executive to lead all financial operations, as well as HR and IT, and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team. This role will be instrumental in building a robust financial infrastructure to support ambitious multi-year growth objectives, including anticipated fivefold volume expansion in the U.S. market. The successful candidate will provide critical financial and strategic guidance to enhance organizational stability, drive profitability, and support investor-readiness initiatives as the company prepares for continued expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all financial and accounting functions, including controlling, treasury, tax, FP&A, compliance, and reporting across North American operations
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, local tax regulations, and international reporting standards (IFRS)
- Oversee cash flow management, budgeting, forecasting, investment appraisal, and hedging strategies
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic planning, M&A activities, investment decisions, and site expansion initiatives
- Develop and implement controlling instruments and KPIs to drive performance across manufacturing and sales operations
- Collaborate with international headquarters to align financial strategy and ensure seamless global integration
- Design and optimize financial processes, internal control systems, and ERP implementation initiatives
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a collaborative, performance-oriented culture
- Work cross-functionally with Sales and Operations to promote holistic, profitable business development
- Serve as primary liaison with internal and external auditors
Professional Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration required; MBA or graduate degree strongly preferred
- 10 years of progressive finance experience with significant time in senior leadership roles
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, tax regulations, and treasury management
- Proven experience building or scaling finance functions in growing organizations
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems and business intelligence tools
- Exceptional intercultural competence with ability to bridge different business cultures effectively; experience with European subsidiaries strongly preferred
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic vision and hands-on execution capabilities
- Outstanding communication skills with ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and track record of delivering results in dynamic environments
- Willingness to travel occasionally to international headquarters