VP of Finance, NA

GN Group•Shakopee, MN

4d•$156,000 - $220,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance leads the Finance function for GN Hearing North America, supporting ReSound US, Beltone US, Audigy, Jabra Hearing, Canada, and the centralized shared services accounting team. This hybrid role is on site 2–3 days per week and provides strategic financial leadership across the business units. The position oversees financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance, treasury, and risk management. The Vice President partners with senior leadership and GN Hearing headquarters to drive financial performance, identify opportunities for profitability and operational improvement, ensure financial accuracy and compliance, and support the business’s strategic objectives. The role also leads and develops a finance organization of approximately 60 employees. Travel of up to 25% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive financial management experience.
5 or more years of FP&A experience, including direct responsibility for managing multiple core finance functions.
Experience leading large finance and accounting teams.
Extensive background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to senior leadership.
Exceptional accounting knowledge, including a solid understanding of IFRS and financial reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and improve financial processes and internal controls.
Strong strategic and analytical skills and the ability to turn financial results into actionable business recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, plan effectively, and consistently meet deadlines.
Leadership skills and experience supervising, mentoring, and developing finance and accounting professionals.
High integrity, accountability, and professionalism in managing sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to collaborate across departments, business units, and corporate leadership teams.
Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and commitment to continuous professional development.
Ability to build positive and productive relationships with employees, customers, and business partners.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience.
Experience with IFRS, external audits, tax compliance, and multi-business-unit financial management.
Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, capital planning, and business profitability initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead the compilation, reporting, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual North American financial results.
Oversee financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, revenue and expense forecasts, financial outlooks, and capital budgets.
Establish and maintain internal controls that support accurate, complete, and reliable financial reporting.
Direct the annual external audit and approve year-end financial reporting packages for submission to GN Hearing headquarters.
Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Management, General Ledger, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, and Financial Support Arrangements (FSAs).
Build and lead an FP&A team that delivers business insights and identifies opportunities to improve profitability.
Oversee tax compliance, including timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, management of tax audits, and accurate recording of tax expenses, assets, and liabilities.
Direct the capital expenditure approval process and ensure compliance with company policies and delegated authorities.
Prepare and present financial business reviews and performance updates to U.S. senior management and GN Hearing corporate leadership.
Partner with Operations to strengthen cost accounting controls, evaluate cost of goods sold, and identify opportunities to improve operating margins across Beltone, ReSound US, and Canada.
Oversee credit operations, including credit approvals, collections, and issuance of customer credits and pricing adjustments.
Lead, mentor, and develop a finance and accounting organization of approximately 60 employees, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with senior leadership across ReSound, Beltone, Audigy, Lively, and Canada to support business objectives and strategic decision-making.
Lead and support special projects, including mergers and acquisitions primarily focused on FSAs, and other strategic business initiatives.