Global Director of Operations Finance and NA Controller

CTS Corporation•Lisle, IL

41d•$175,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Global Director of Operations Finance & NA Regional Controller will partner closely with Corporate, Operations, and Product Management teams to drive profitability, operational performance, and best practices globally. The position oversees financial integrity, standard costing, variance analysis, cost saving initiatives, working capital performance globally. Reporting to the Strategic Business Unit finance lead in high-growth Advanced Materials & Solutions business unit. This position coordinates with Corporate and SBU management relative to business unit financial activities including annual budgeting, strategic planning, monthly reporting, cost variance analysis, and spending trend analysis. NA site controllers would be reporting to this position.

Requirements

Strong finance and accounting expertise, including absorption costing and manufacturing cost analysis.
Proven ability to partner with operations leaders to influence decisions and improve performance.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Advanced Excel skills; ERP proficiency (SAP required, Oracle HFM and similar systems helpful).
Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain financial concepts to non-financial leaders.
Strong leadership, coaching, and change management capabilities across global teams.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Minimum 10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a global manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of leadership/supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
Experience with global financial operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with operation management to drive profitability. Be proactive in driving analysis and projects. Support manufacturing best practices and understand the shop floor reporting. Be involved.
Partner with Operations leaders and Plant Controllers to analyze standard costing, manufacturing variances, and plant-level performance.
Support S&OP processes, challenge assumptions, and drive operational efficiency through data-driven decision making.
Guide pricing and product profitability analysis with Product Managers, including modeling of fixed, semi-fixed, and variable costs.
Monitor working capital, inventory management, and cost drivers to optimize cash flow and profitability.
Ensure there is a thorough and periodic review of all excess and obsolete inventories.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of NA financial results in compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
Oversee monthly close, consolidations, and financial statement preparation for manufacturing operations worldwide.
Lead development of the annual business plan, strategic plan, and rolling forecasts across plants and regions.
Provide insights that explain variances and trends, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
Build advanced reporting dashboards to enhance real-time financial visibility.
Direct, mentor, and develop NA plant controllers and regional finance teams to build financial acumen and ensure alignment with global standards.
Champion standardization of financial reporting processes and policies across global operations.