Vice President of Finance

ASSA ABLOY•Huntersville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance – U.S. & Mexico Operations is responsible for leading all financial activities across the United States and Mexico while serving as the primary finance liaison to a global parent organization. This role ensures financial discipline, regulatory compliance, and operational transparency across bi‑national operations, while aligning local execution with global finance standards, systems, and reporting requirements. The VP of Finance plays a critical role in ERP leadership, systems integration, and cross‑border financial harmonization, supporting growth, operational scalability, and local/global governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
Previous VP of Finance experience is a must
Proven experience leading bi‑national or multi‑country operations, specifically U.S. and Mexico
Direct reporting experience to a global or international parent entity
Demonstrated leadership of ERP implementations and financial systems integration
Experience in complex operational environments (manufacturing, industrial, construction, or project‑based preferred)
Deep knowledge of: US GAAP and/or IFRS, International accounting and reporting, ERP platforms (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Dynamics, or similar)
Strong understanding of: Intercompany accounting, Transfer pricing, FX and cross‑border cash management
Executive‑level communication skills

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent strongly preferred
Experience working within a matrixed, global organization
Prior leadership in finance transformation or standardization initiatives
Experience supporting M&A, carve‑outs, or expansions
Multicultural leadership experience across U.S. and Mexico

Responsibilities

Lead finance operations across U.S. and Mexico entities, including accounting, FP&A, treasury, and controls.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across multiple legal entities and currencies.
Serve as a strategic finance partner to U.S. and Mexico operational leadership.
Oversee local finance teams while ensuring alignment with global finance policies and expectations.
Act as the primary interface between U.S./Mexico operations and the global finance organization.
Deliver financial reporting, forecasts, and analyses in accordance with global standards, timelines, and formats.
Ensure compliance with global accounting policies (US GAAP, IFRS, or hybrid frameworks as applicable).
Support global audits, reviews, and internal control assessments.
Translate global financial requirements into actionable local processes.
Serve as executive sponsor for ERP implementations, upgrades, and cross‑border system integrations.
Lead the alignment of U.S. and Mexico financial systems into a standardized ERP environment.
Drive consistency across: Chart of accounts, Financial close processes, Reporting structures, Master data governance.
Partner with North American IT and finance systems teams to ensure data integrity, cybersecurity, and scalability.
Lead post‑acquisition or post‑expansion financial systems integration for U.S. and Mexico entities.
Oversee statutory reporting and compliance for U.S. and Mexico entities.
Coordinate with North American tax teams and external advisors on: Transfer pricing, Intercompany transactions, Cross‑border tax planning, Withholding and indirect taxes.
Ensure compliance with local labor, tax, and regulatory requirements in Mexico.
Manage foreign exchange exposure and cross‑border cash flows.
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for U.S. and Mexico operations.
Develop KPIs and dashboards aligned with segment, division and global performance metrics.
Provide financial insight into: Margin performance, Cost structure, Capital investments, Project or installation profitability (if applicable).
Support segment leadership with scenario analysis and strategic modeling.
Ensure strong internal controls and financial governance across both countries.
Support SOX or SOX‑like control environments where applicable.
Lead internal and external audit coordination for U.S. and Mexico entities.
Establish and enforce finance policies consistent with segment and global standards.
Build and lead high‑performing finance teams in the U.S. and Mexico.
Develop succession plans and strengthen bench strength within finance.
Promote collaboration between local teams and regionall finance counterparts.
Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.