US Finance Director

Role Specific Responsibilities:
Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead and develop US accounting, AR, AP, and plant controllership teams, including talent development, performance management, and succession planning
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and development plans to build a highperforming finance organization
• Champion a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and strong internal controls
• Focus on improvement of current processes to drive regional and global consistency.

Accounting, Reporting, and Close:

• Lead the US monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely US GAAP reporting
• Review and approve key journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and accounting judgments
• Support global consolidation and internal/external reporting processes in partnership with the Global Controller
• Coordinate US Tax compliance with external tax consultants
• Compile and report on the US region's weekly cash forecast to support regional and global liquidity.

Audit, Controls, & Compliance:

• Serve as the primary US finance contact for external auditors and lead US audit planning, execution, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal accounting policies, and internal control requirements
• Oversee statutory, regulatory, and lender reporting for the US region

Business Partnership:

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial leaders to improve working capital, inventory management, and financial discipline
• Provide financial insight and leadership to support operational decisionmaking and business performance

Compliance:

• Complies with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, and arrangements
• Reports all Health, Safety and Environmental accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly
• Acts in a safe and responsible manner at all times

Problem Solving and Innovation:

• Active participation within continuous improvement activities
• Tackles unique situations with a practical, problem-solving mindset.
• Takes responsibility and ownership for own learning and development in the spirit of continuous improvement of both self and the business
• Assists in the training, mentoring and assessment of other team members
• Exercises autonomy and judgement subject to overall direction or guidance

Qualifications/Desired Skills
Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA strongly preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership roles within a complex, multi-entity environment.
• 5-7+ years leading and developing accounting or finance teams
• Experience in manufacturing and/or chemical industry strongly preferred
• Experience supporting audits, acquisitions, and lender reporting in a private or sponsorbacked environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge and familiarity with SAP
• Demonstrated ability to apply US GAAP judgment to complex accounting matters
• Experience developing and enforcing accounting policies and internal controls
• Ability to balance handson execution with strategic leadership
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to operate, develop, implement, and improve IT-dependent processes.
• Knowledge of business processes, management, and improvement methodologies
• Ability to be a business partner with non-finance stakeholders
• Results oriented; sets aggressive goals for self and team
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate accounting/finance topics to non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask and deliver in an environment with multiple priorities and initiatives.
• Embodies the core values of Aurorium:
  
  • credible:keeps their word and honors their commitments, acts with integrity, and holds themselves accountable to their decisions and actions
  • outcome-oriented:adheres to an unparalleled standard of excellence in everything they do, to deliver results with real impact
  • driven:passionate about delivering authentic, world-class experiences that engage customers and inspire greatness
  • empowered accountability:empowered to achieve common goals and accountable for delivering performances and results that exceed standards
  
  

If you have the energy, drive, and passion for joining the Aurorium team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today!

Aurorium offers competitive total compensation packages, including benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Aurorium is a global Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of and will not be discriminated against based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability status, genetic information, or any other protected category.#LI-Onsite