Head of Finance - Americas Region

Johnson Electric•Vandalia, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Finance – Americas leads finance and accounting operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. This executive leadership role provides strategic financial direction, supports regional performance, ensures compliance, and partners with senior leadership to advance growth and profitability. The position is onsite, with flexibility within the Americas region, and involves 25–40% travel across the Americas and to global headquarters. Relocation is available based on the candidate’s location. The role leads a large, geographically dispersed, multi-country finance organization and serves as a key member of the regional leadership team. It includes regular interaction with global executive leadership and responsibility for finance transformation initiatives across a global manufacturing footprint. Supplemental pay includes a bonus. Johnson Electric describes itself as a global company focused on innovative motion systems, innovation, and operational excellence. It emphasizes an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and encourages employees to grow, take ownership, and find fulfilment in their work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within global manufacturing environments.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, compliance, and multi-country finance operations.
Proven experience leading large, distributed teams in a complex, matrixed organization.
Strong business acumen and the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification.
Experience leading finance across the Americas region, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and South America.
ERP implementation or finance transformation experience, such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday.
Background supporting large-scale manufacturing operations and plant networks.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial leadership across the Americas, aligning regional performance with global objectives.
Lead FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple countries.
Oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with local regulations, IFRS/GAAP, and corporate policies.
Partner with plant and operations leaders to drive cost control, margin improvement, and capital efficiency.
Lead, develop, and scale a large, geographically dispersed finance team.
Drive process improvements, standardization, and ERP and finance transformation initiatives.
Serve as the key finance liaison to global headquarters, executive leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies.