Vice President-Officer, Finance

Brother International Corporation • Bridgewater Township, NJ

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President-Officer, Finance serves as a strategic financial business partner and oversees the day-to-day operations of the finance department. The role reports directly to leaders of Finance Shared Services, Tax, and the Finance Center of Excellence. It provides financial leadership and oversight to support planning, execution, and achievement of company objectives, while fostering cross-functional relationships, organizational alignment, and financial performance.

The position partners with senior leadership on strategic and financial direction; establishes annual financial objectives aligned with the company’s three-year plan; supports annual financial planning and new business opportunities; and leads initiatives that improve financial accuracy, profitability, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. It oversees financial planning and analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, shared-service processes, tax reporting and compliance, and financial risk management. The role also develops internal controls, maintains relationships with external auditors, and leads a high-performing finance and accounting team through mentorship, delegation, and professional development.

This is a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week; assigned office days are determined by the manager. The targeted base salary is $310,000–$330,000 per year. The position is eligible for a 65% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to exceed target based on company performance and applicable plans, and a monthly auto allowance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Progressive corporate finance experience spanning multiple disciplines, including accounting, reporting, taxation, treasury, consolidation, foreign currency, and capital management.
• Experience navigating system and departmental interdependencies, information flows, application support, and troubleshooting.
• Experience partnering and collaborating with senior management.
• Experience in change management or transformation.
• Experience with SAP Financial Modules or a similar ERP system.
• Strong financial analytical skills and business acumen, with a proven record of developing and implementing financial strategies.
• Ability to communicate complex issues simply and prepare effective presentations for senior executives.
• Ability to engage, influence, and build relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Strong leadership and management skills, including experience leading cross-functional teams and holding oneself and others accountable for deadlines and commitments.
• Ability to develop partnerships, model behaviors, build team capabilities, and support learning through feedback, coaching, and continuous learning.
• Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting, and data-driven financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Strategic thinking, attention to detail, and ability to perform in a changing business environment.
• Extensive technical expertise in IFRS, tax regulations, and regulatory compliance, with a record of maintaining accounting integrity.
• Positive, dependable team-player approach and appreciation for diverse perspectives and cultures.
• Ability to manage complexity, identify solutions, deliver results, and challenge the status quo.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA) or equivalent experience.
• French-Canadian language skills.
• Spanish language skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions and financial direction.
• Identify and execute operational improvements with high return on investment and drive spend-effectiveness strategies across the company.
• Communicate and engage with the Board of Directors, Executive Committee members, and other business leaders.
• Establish annual financial objectives aligned with the company’s three-year plan and assist the President with annual financial planning.
• Assist the President and New Business Development team with new business opportunities.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Translate complex accounting information for varied audiences to support informed business and financial decisions.
• Apply continuous-improvement practices and share best practices to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as a trusted business partner, providing financial guidance and strategic insights while constructively challenging and supporting business leaders.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives to improve financial accuracy and profitability and achieve strategic goals.
• Advise executive leadership on the financial implications of strategic matters.
• Support the Finance Center of Excellence leader in monthly reporting and analysis of results against forecast and budget, providing insights and actionable plans.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis, including financial models and assessments of business decisions.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend actions to optimize financial outcomes and cost efficiencies.
• Support the Finance Shared Services leader and team to ensure financial processes are effective, accurate, and timely.
• Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
• Support the Tax leader in ensuring complete and accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Collaborate with tax subject-matter experts, external advisers, and business leaders to address tax issues.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team; delegate work and ensure efficient department operations.
• Foster financial discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
• Develop and implement risk-mitigation strategies and robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and minimize risk exposures.

Benefits

• Health insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• Vision insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• Dental insurance, effective from the first day of employment.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions; employer matches vest immediately.
• Educational assistance program reimbursing up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs.
• Bonus eligibility: 65% at 100% of target, with potential to achieve above target based on company performance and applicable bonus plans.
• Monthly auto allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive