Director, Finance Operations

Demant•Franklin Township, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the end-to-end North/South Americas Finance and hosts North America Operations for Oticon Medical. It supports global leadership with consolidated reporting, financial governance, and operational excellence. The Director oversees core finance processes including monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and internal controls. This position provides site leadership, in conjunction with the GM, for staff members working from the New Jersey site and hosts the Operations team (part of the global operations team) being responsible for their daily management This position will help shape Oticon Medical’s stand-alone financial infrastructure during and after the transition from Demant. The role requires a hands-on leader who can both architect a modern finance platform and manage day-to-day execution. The Director provides daily supervision to a team across multiple functions and works closely with regional and global partners. This position reports into the Global CFO with close collaboration with the General Manager North America.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; advanced degree or CPA strongly preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including at least 5 years leading teams across multiple disciplines.
Experience supporting multinational operations and working across time zones.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, forecasting, operational accounting, internal controls, and treasury.
Demonstrated success in designing and improving finance processes, implementing systems, or rebuilding finance infrastructures.
Ability to manage complexity, meet deadlines, and thrive in a fast-moving environment.
High integrity, strong communication skills, and confidence working with executive leadership.
Continuous improvement mindset and strong analytical problem-solving capabilities.
Regular in-office physical presence is an essential function of the role to facilitate real-time collaboration, participate in team problem-solving sessions, attend onsite meeting, and interact face-to-face with cross-functional teams.
Reliable and secure Internet Service Provider at home (no public WiFi) for duration of working hours
Sufficient room to set up a laptop, monitors, keyboard and mouse
Comfortable space to work for duration of working hours
Quiet, private and secure space in which to work

Responsibilities

Lead all regional finance operations for the Americas: month-end close, reporting, general ledger oversight, cash management, AR, AP, and credit.
Develop a unified reporting framework that supports both regional needs and global consolidation.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure compliance with corporate policies, audit requirements, and local regulations.
Own the annual budget cycle for the Americas and partner with global finance on multi-year planning.
Lead rolling forecasts, scenario modelling, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
Work with commercial, operations, and leadership teams to align financial plans with business objectives.
Manage banking relationships and daily cash operations, including liquidity planning, cash forecasting, and intercompany settlements.
Establish processes for treasury approvals, fund transfers, foreign currency considerations, and regional banking needs.
Provide visibility into regional cash risk, working capital trends, and capital needs.
Standardize processes across regions to improve accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency.
Partner with global finance, IT, and business functions to design and implement new systems as Oticon Medical transitions off legacy platforms.
Drive automation initiatives and implement KPIs for all major finance cycles.
Oversee credit card programs, travel and expense processes, and regional insurance coordination.
Serve as the primary finance partner to U.S., Canadian, and Latin American commercial teams.
Coordinate with supply chain, customer service, and commercial leaders to improve billing, collections, inventory visibility, and revenue recognition accuracy.
Work closely with global FP&A, Controlling, and Accounting teams to ensure consistency across markets.
Lead or support integration efforts related to new corporate ownership, system migrations, and global transformation projects.
Hosts the operations team (part of the global operations team) and is responsible for their daily management
Site leader in NJ headquarters
Build and develop a team camaraderie with a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional growth.
Coach team members across regions to strengthen technical capabilities, business partnership skills, and cross-functional collaboration.
Establish clear ownership, documented processes, and service standards across all finance operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, prescription, and vision benefits
24/7 virtual medical care
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life insurance
Supplemental insurance for yourself, your spouse/partner, and your children
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care or Dependent Care
Pet Insurance
Commuter accounts