VP of Finance
About The Position
VP of Finance USA / Boston CYBEX is at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future of child safety with a keen eye on the evolving needs of modern parents. Our brand is synonymous with excellence, seamlessly integrating cutting-edge design with unparalleled safety features. We offer an array of products, including car seats, baby carriers, children's furniture, and strollers, all crafted to provide parents with the confidence that their children are protected in style. As we continue to expand rapidly, we are seeking dynamic professionals to join our team and contribute to CYBEX's success story. With operations worldwide and a culturally diverse workforce from over 29 nations, CYBEX is a global leader not only in child safety but also as a lifestyle brand that resonates with parents everywhere.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
- 12+ years of progressive finance experience spanning both controllership and FP&A.
- Demonstrated ownership of a full month-end and year-end close.
- Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or wholesale/retail distribution.
- Multi-entity, multi-currency experience; international or global finance coordination a strong plus.
- Strong ERP proficiency (SAP or equivalent), advanced Excel, and BI/reporting tools.
- Proven leadership of accounting and FP&A teams.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at the executive level.
Responsibilities
- Own the integrity of North America accounting operations and the general ledger.
- Personally oversee month-end and year-end close, supported by the accounting managers.
- Lead the accounting managers, who continue to report into this role.
- Direct the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring timely, accurate cash application and collections.
- Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP compliance.
- Own external audit and tax relationships, coordinating filings and information requests.
- Lead the FP&A function and manage the FP&A manager.
- Own the annual budget, quarterly reforecasts, and rolling forecasts.
- Build and maintain the financial models that drive the North America business.
- Deliver monthly variance analysis, KPIs, and management reporting.
- Own cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
- Optimize the cash cycle across receivables, inventory, and payables.
- Provide leadership with a reliable, forward-looking view of liquidity and performance.
- Partner with leadership on multi-year strategic planning.
- Lead investment modeling and business case development for new initiatives, channels, and markets.
- Own capital allocation recommendations, ROI analysis, and prioritization of spend.
- Lead pricing strategy and margin analysis across the product portfolio.
- Provide the financial framework for list pricing, promotions, and trade spend.
- Quantify the P&L impact of pricing and mix decisions.
- Serve as the finance partner to Sales, Operations, Marketing, and HR.
- Translate financial insight into operational decisions and clear tradeoffs.
- Bring commercial discipline to growth, cost, and margin conversations.
- Prepare board-level financial reporting and executive dashboards.
- Present results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Distill complex financials into a clear narrative for decision-makers.
- Coordinate with global finance and headquarters on reporting, consolidation, intercompany, and transfer pricing.
- Ensure North America accounting and reporting align with global policy and standards.
- Represent the North America business in global finance discussions
Benefits
- Competitive base salary plus Performance-based bonus opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with one of the fastest-growing premium juvenile brands in the industry
- Competitive compensation
- Attractive annual leave policies
- Product discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
