dormakaba Americas · 1 day ago
Vice President Finance & Controlling Americas
dormakaba Americas is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Controlling to lead financial operations within the Americas region. This executive role involves overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial controlling while implementing financial strategies for sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
Lead the regional finance team, working closely with the regional financial shared service center to oversee accounting, reporting, audits, FP&A, tax, treasury, and monthly performance reviews—all with a focus on delivering and driving profitable growth
Develop and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery of committed financial performance, shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset using relevant KPIs to manage business performance
Working closely with Americas Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute a strategic financial plan for the region based on market dynamics, scale, focus areas, and macroeconomic factors, identifying key levers to ensure the region contributes its share to overall Group financial targets
Build and nurture strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to reinforce trust, enhance collaboration, and position Finance as a strategic business partner. Act as a trusted advisor, aligning financial insights with business goals
Drive and support M&A and strategic projects in alignment with Group Strategy; identify and evaluate regional acquisition and divestiture opportunities; lead due diligence, valuation, integration planning, and post-merger integration of finance functions
Lead the local finance workstream for ERP transformation (SAP S/4HANA/Salesforce), partnering with Global Process Owners to ensure system capabilities align with business needs and championing change management within the finance function
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive finance experience within a global, matrixed organization, including proven success leading and developing teams across multiple countries
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
Demonstrated track record in driving business transformation initiatives with a focus on improving profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation
Extensive experience working with senior leadership as a strategic advisor and business partner—particularly in sales-driven or customer-facing environments, translating financial insights into actionable business strategies
Hands on, collaborative approach with a deep analytical acumen and a data-first mindset; skilled at leveraging financial and operational data to guide decision-making and performance improvement
Willingness and ability to travel across the region and internationally up to 25–30% to support business needs and engage with regional teams
Preferred
MBA or similar advanced degree
Demonstrated success in leading M&A transactions and integrations
Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
Vacation and Personal Time Off
Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Learn and Grow Program.
24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses.
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Legal Insurance
Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!
Company
dormakaba Americas
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
National Safety Council
2025-06-25Grant· $0.02M
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