VP of Finance

Transdev • Lombard, IL

5d • $185,000 - $230,000

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Corporate Finance to lead the financial management, control, and performance functions for Transdev U.S. Reporting to the CFO, this role plays a key part in shaping the company’s financial strategy, ensuring compliance and transparency, and enabling sound business decisions across our diverse portfolio of transit operations. The VP, Corporate Finance, serves as a key deputy to the CFO, providing leadership across Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Risk, and Financial Systems. This leader will oversee critical financial processes and help drive a culture of continuous improvement, automation, and financial discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of multi-functional teams.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in large, complex, multi-entity or multinational organizations required; exposure to transportation, infrastructure, or services industries a plus.
• Demonstrated success leading finance transformation or ERP implementation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of IFRS and GAAP accounting, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions.
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar) and analytics tools.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in large, complex, multi-entity or multinational organizations required; exposure to transportation, infrastructure, or services industries a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, FP&A, tax, insurance, treasury, and finance technology.
• Partner with the CFO to define and execute financial strategy, capital structure optimization, and long-term planning aligned with Group objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and Transdev Group financial policies.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration related to M&A, divestitures, and major capital projects.
• Direct financial controls, audits, and risk management processes across the organization.
• Drive continuous process improvement and automation in financial systems (ERP, reporting tools, and data structures).
• Manage relationships with key external partners, including auditors, banks, actuaries, and insurers.
• Oversee insurance programs, actuarial reviews, and financial risk mitigation strategies.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance team; mentor leaders and strengthen future succession capabilities.
• Support the CFO with Board, ExCom, and Group presentations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $185,000 – maximum $230,000
• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees