Director, Commercial Finance

Regal Rexnord•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Director of Commercial Finance will provide strategic financial leadership for the Commercial organization supporting Regal Rexnord’s Power Efficiency Solutions (PES) business in North America. The Commercial organization is responsible for revenue generation and sales enablement for this segment, which represents approximately $1.7 billion of Regal Rexnord’s $7+ billion in annual revenue. This role serves as a key business partner to the VP Sales for North America and is an integral member of the Commercial Leadership Team. The Director will oversee strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial close, financial analysis, SOX compliance, and the ongoing enhancement of internal controls, processes, and financial discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build credibility, influence cross‑functional partners, and establish a strong personal brand
Ability to balance strategic perspective with hands‑on analytical depth, including comfort diving into transactional detail when needed
Strong analytical capability with a demonstrated ability to identify trends, themes, and opportunities for continuous improvement
Proven ability to navigate obstacles, adapt to changing priorities, and drive results in a dynamic environment
Commitment to developing, coaching, and mentoring team members to build long‑term capability
Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with frequent ad hoc requests and shifting priorities
Demonstrated resourcefulness, initiative, and results orientation; embraces continuous improvement and Regal Rexnord’s 80/20 principles
Strong working knowledge of Power BI
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or MBA
Prior experience in a Commercial Finance leadership role
Experience with Oracle ERP and OneStream

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic business partner to the VP Sales for North America, providing insights on the financial implications of commercial decisions
Play a key leadership role in the 3‑Year Strategic Planning process
Lead the annual budgeting process, establishing financial targets and direction for the Commercial function, including stretch goals that outperform relevant market sectors
Direct the monthly forecasting process, including consolidation, corporate reporting, and leading monthly close and performance reviews with Commercial leadership
Collaborate closely with Division Finance and Centers of Excellence to align investments with strategic and financial priorities
Conduct regular business reviews with Commercial COEs, including KPI tracking, performance reporting, and preparation of business review, annual plan, and other executive‑level financial presentations
Manage critical commercial financial programs, including rebates, commissions, and incentive structures for Indirect Manufacturing Reps, Direct outside and inside sales teams, and SPIFF programs
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and modeling to support innovation initiatives, product development, pricing, brand investments, and marketing programs
Support Finance Transformation and Integration initiatives across planning, budgeting, forecasting, modeling, and reporting processes
Develop and refine policies and procedures to ensure compliance with company guidelines and best practices
Prepare financial analysis and insights for senior‑level presentations and decision‑making
Drive continuous improvement and cycle‑time reduction across recurring financial processes through enhanced use of technology, standardization, and adoption of Regal Rexnord’s 80/20 principles
Ensure compliance with Regal Rexnord accounting policies, US GAAP, IFRS, and all applicable regulatory requirements
Partner cross‑functionally to provide financial leadership for division initiatives, including 80/20 execution, pricing strategy, and footprint optimization