VP, Operations & Finance - US & Canada

EBSCO•Hoover, AL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President, Operations & Finance – U.S. & Canada leads financial performance, operational execution, governance oversight, and strategic alignment for EBSCO Information Services’ Subscription Services Division across the region. The role has full regional P&L accountability and drives disciplined financial management, regulatory compliance, scalable operations, and commercial alignment in support of EIS’s strategic objectives. The position operates in a hybrid model and leads a predominantly Birmingham, Alabama–based team (90%+), requiring consistent on-site engagement and leadership presence within the EIS Birmingham hub. Travel is approximately 25%–50%; candidates based outside Birmingham should expect more frequent travel to the hub.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, accounting, finance, or general management.
Experience leading or working with geographically distributed teams.
Experience in financial management, pricing strategy, margin optimization, and working capital management.
Understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management.
Proven ability to align commercial strategy with operational execution.
Executive presence and ability to build trusted relationships with customers, publishers, and other senior stakeholders.
Strong business and technology acumen with a continuous improvement mindset.
Approximately 25%–50% travel; candidates based outside Birmingham, Alabama should expect more frequent travel to the EIS Birmingham hub.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide senior leadership for Subscription Services across the U.S. and Canada, setting regional direction, priorities, and performance expectations.
Own operating income, margin performance, and working capital outcomes.
Lead pricing strategy, revenue growth initiatives, and gross margin optimization.
Ensure accurate financial reporting, accounting integrity, and statutory compliance in coordination with EIS and EBSCO Industries accounting, tax, finance, and compliance teams.
Ensure disciplined Accounts Receivable management and strong cash flow performance.
Drive cost efficiency, process optimization, and scalable operational execution.
Align regional operating plans with corporate financial and strategic objectives.
Provide governance oversight across U.S. and Canadian legal entities, supporting consistency, transparency, and risk mitigation.
Ensure statutory compliance and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions, and maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
Partner with EBSCO Industries Legal, Finance, and Compliance functions on governance and risk management standards.
Lead and align a predominantly Birmingham-based team and geographically distributed leadership.
Drive end-to-end operational strategy across Subscription Services to support scalability, service excellence, and customer and publisher expectations.
Provide direct leadership to regional management teams and build an accountable, collaborative, high-performance culture.
Drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth; reinforce EBSCO’s core values and ethical standards.
Partner with U.S. and Canadian Sales leadership to drive profitable, sustainable revenue growth.
Maintain relationships with key customers, publishers, and strategic stakeholders.
Monitor competitive, regulatory, and market developments affecting the region.
Contribute strategic insight to service enhancements and operational innovation initiatives.