Finance Director

Amrize•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Amrize as a Finance Director and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you! Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Director will ensure the integrity of the relevant financial statements, reports, financial projections, analysis, assets, and operations from a finance perspective of the regional operations in the US. This individual will provide insight on the business through the analysis of accounting and other data. Develop points of view concerning the Company’s operations and opportunities for improvement. Play a key role as part of the team, driving improvement in business performance. The position is responsible for the local Controlling and Analysis team as well as the Credit and Collection team and will be expected to continuously improve the organization (coaching, training, recruiting, transfer, etc.); manage the careers of staff for further advancement within Amrize.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
12+ years experience in accounting or finance, including process cost control, variance analysis, budget development and management reporting
Advanced Excel Skills Required.
Possess a high level of technical Finance and Accounting skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
Self-starter with initiative to work with people, develop ideas, and drive efficiencies
Able to work as a member of diverse teams, including members from different functional areas (including Treasury, Accounting, Tax and Planning) and locations
Strong communication, high degree of integrity
Ability to drive business process/system improvements
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Strong analytical ability
Advice for the future (think long-term)
Big picture thinker, understands and be able to coach financial and process system mechanics
Operate effectively in a team environment
Ability to adjust quickly and effectively to changing priorities and lead change management initiatives.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Business preferred, with emphasis in accounting and/or finance
CPA or similar certification a plus but not required
SAP experience a plus
Previous experience with multi-national manufacturing companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

Continuously improve the organization (coaching, training, recruiting, transfer, etc.); manage the careers of staff for further advancement within Amrize.
Analysis – Provide insight into the business through the analysis of accounting and other data. Develop points of view concerning the Company’s operations and opportunities for improvement. Play a key role as part of the team, driving improvement in business performance.
Process Improvement – Manage a significant part of the continuous improvement process of the shared SAP system (with our sister companies in Canada and the US); leading to associated improvements in reporting and costs. Reduce the cost of transaction processing, support and expand the use of both shared services and automation with our sister companies, and secure faster access to information (e.g. speed and quality of close). Generally drive improvement in processes, including promotion of Amrize’s global standards and best practices.
Budgeting and Planning – Lead and manage the cross-functional budgeting and planning process within the Company.
Credit and Collection – Coordinate credit manager activities located within the regions to ensure the timely collection of receivables as well as ensure that related risks are controlled and managed.
Customer Service – Provide value-added support and service to operating management with highly effective communication and reporting.
Accounting – Work with the shared services team to improve the accounting process in all areas. Keep informed on changes in US Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (US GAAP) and other standards (e.g. internal Amrize reporting standards) and ensure compliance.
Regional Accounting – Ensure consistent accounting and reporting among the various operating facilities as well as ensuring the accuracy of the related balance sheets.
Internal Controls – Take a leading role within the organization to ensure the identified internal controls are robust and comply with the Amrize-directed Internal Control System.
External Audit – Manage the external audit process to a successful conclusion.
Capital Expenditures – Ensure the appropriateness of proposed capital expenditures, proper accounting for projects in process and ensure annual as well as individual project spending complies with budget commitments.
Special projects – Participate in a range of other activities, including support for acquisitions/divestments (Asset Reduction Program), company-level initiatives, etc.
Communication – Must interact effectively both verbally and in writing with a range of audiences, including non-financial company management and staff, financial personnel, Amrize staff, board members (especially the audit committee), external auditors, and corporate staff.
Other duties as assigned
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
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