Senior Director Finance (Chicago)

POSITION OVERVIEW (ROLE IS IN CHICAGO)The Senior Director of General Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership across the USA and Canada in general accounting and finance activities. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, while driving standardization, process excellence, and collaboration with offshore teams. The position will serve as a key business partner to senior leadership and support decision-making through financial insights, controls, and best practice implementation.RESPONSIBILITIES Define and execute the companys finance strategy in alignment with global finance priorities. Act as a trusted advisor to the GM Finance and CFO and executive leadership team on accounting, compliance, and financial operations. Champion the adoption of standardized processes, systems, and controls across USA, Canada, and offshore operations. Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP, Canadian accounting standards, and corporate policies. Ensure all statutory, tax, and regulatory filings are completed on time and to the highest standard. Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting quality, transparency, and efficiency. Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with SOX, audit requirements, and corporate policies. Monitor risks and proactively address issues to safeguard financial integrity. Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors. Partner with business unit leaders to provide financial insights and analysis that drive performance. Support forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning across North America. Translate financial data into actionable recommendations for operational and strategic decisions. Partner with offshore finance teams to design and implement best practices, standardized workflows, and effective service delivery models. Build a culture of collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement between regional and offshore teams. Oversee service-level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and performance management of offshore support functions Driving finance transformation and embedding best practices; translating data into business decisions.Page 1 September 2025 Senior Director, FinanceQUALIFICATIONS 1215+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership, with at least 5 years at the Director/Senior Director level. CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent designation strongly preferred. Experience in leading finance operations across USA and Canada. Track record of partnering with offshore teams and implementing shared service models. Industry experience in technology or inventory management (for example, software/tech, electronics, manufacturing, retail, logistics, or similar) Strong ERP and financial systems expertise (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.). Experience in a Big 4 accounting firm (or equivalent large professional services firm) Organized, proactive, and effective across time zones. US GAAP, Canadian standards, multinational reporting.BENEFITS Medical, Dental, Vision; Life and Disability insurance; FSA; PTO; 401(k) and more.Page 2

Created: 2025-09-24