Head of Finance – Americas Region

Johnson Electric

. Provide strategic financial leadership across the Americas, aligning regional performance with global objectives .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strategic financial leadership with expertise in FP&A, compliance with IFRS/GAAP, and experience in leading finance operations across multiple countries. Proven ability to drive process improvements and manage large finance teams in complex manufacturing environments.

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Financial LeadershipFP&A ActivitiesERP ImplementationCompliance With IFRS/GAAPTeam Development

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Hard Skills

BudgetingForecastingFinancial AnalysisCost AccountingFinancial ReportingMulti-Country Finance OperationsStrategic Decision MakingProcess ImprovementsCapital EfficiencyCost Control

Soft Skills

Business AcumenInfluencing Senior LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

SAPOracleWorkday

Certifications & Qualifications

MBACPA

Industry Keywords

Global ManufacturingFinance OperationsAccounting OperationsRegulatory CompliancePlant Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic financial leadership across the Americas, aligning regional performance with global objectives
Lead FP&A activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple countries
Oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with local regulations, IFRS/GAAP, and corporate policies
Partner with plant and operations leaders to drive cost control, margin improvement, and capital efficiency
Lead, develop, and scale a large, geographically dispersed finance team
Drive process improvements, standardization, and ERP/finance transformation initiatives
Serve as key finance liaison to global headquarters, executive leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies
Lead finance and accounting operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America
Travel 25–40% across the Americas and global headquarters

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within global manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, compliance, and multi-country finance operations
Experience leading large, distributed teams in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong business acumen with ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions
MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification preferred
Experience leading finance across the Americas region (U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America) preferred
ERP implementation or finance transformation experience, including SAP, Oracle, or Workday, preferred
Background supporting large-scale manufacturing operations and plant networks preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supplemental bonus pay
Relocation available based on candidate location
Competitive pay and benefits
Professional and personal growth opportunities
Inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace
Culture focused on employee growth, ownership, and fulfillment