Senior Director of Finance, North America

Kidde Global Solutions•Mebane, NC

About The Position

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership. At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission-driven team, apply now! Role Overvie Reporting directly to the CFO of Residential Fire, this role is a senior finance leadership position with end to end responsibility for the North America P&L. The right candidate is a decisive finance leader who pairs commercial judgment with analytical rigor. You own the numbers, drive the actions behind them, and hold the business accountable for delivering results. You will lead the finance team and playbook for the region, protecting and expanding margin, optimizing working capital, controlling SG&A, and partnering with commercial, operations, and functional leaders to shape strategy and execution

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including P&L responsibility or senior business partnering roles

Nice To Haves

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; MBA or CPA a plus
Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated track record of delivering P&L results, including revenue, margin, working capital, and SG&A outcomes
Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to partner across sales, marketing, operations, and supply chain
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, pricing analytics, and forecasting best practices
Experience leading finance in complex, matrixed, global organizations
Proven leadership skills, with a track record of building and developing finance teams
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with financial consolidation systems (HFM preferred) and ERP systems (JDE preferred)
Proficiency in Power BI or similar tools for visual reporting and performance analytics
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with a bias for action
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable influencing and presenting to senior leadership
Experience designing scalable processes and driving continuous improvement across finance workflows

Responsibilities

Full P&L Responsibility: Responsibility for the $800M Residential Fire North America P&L—revenue, gross margin, SG&A, and EBITDA. Drive performance to plan, close gaps proactively, and deliver committed financial outcomes.
Drive Revenue and Margin Quality: Partner with commercial and product leaders to protect and expand margin through pricing discipline, mix optimization, cost recovery, and productivity. Challenge assumptions and hold the business accountable for margin execution.
Manage Working Capital: Lead the working capital agenda across receivables, inventory, and payables. Set targets, monitor performance, and drive cross-functional actions to improve cash conversion and free cash flow.
Control SG&A and Operating Expense: Take responsibility for SG&A performance and productivity. Establish spend discipline, evaluate investment trade-offs, and ensure resources are deployed against the highest-return priorities.
Lead Forecasting, Planning, and R&O: Lead the forecast, monthly R&O, and annual operating plan. Drive forecast accuracy, surface risks and opportunities early, and translate them into decisive management actions.
Business Partner with Impact: Serve as a trusted advisor and challenger to the CFO, Segment President, and cross-functional leadership. Translate financial insight into clear recommendations that drive commercial, operational, and strategic decisions.
Build Process and Analytical Rigor: Establish standardized, scalable finance processes for close, forecasting, reporting, and performance management. Deploy dashboards and analytics (Power BI preferred) that enable real-time visibility and faster decision making.
Consolidate and Communicate Results: Consolidate results across multiple manufacturing and distribution sites into clear, executive-ready reporting. Present performance, risks, and actions with clarity and conviction to senior leadership.
Lead and Develop Talent: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team. Set clear expectations, coach direct reports, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.