Transdev North America · 2 weeks ago
VP of Finance
Lombard, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$185K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expTransdev North America is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in the U.S., helping cities and communities move safely and efficiently. They are seeking a strategic and hands-on Vice President of Corporate Finance to lead the financial management, control, and performance functions for Transdev U.S. This role will oversee critical financial processes and drive a culture of continuous improvement while partnering with the CFO to shape the company's financial strategy.
AutomotiveHospitalityTransportationTravel
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, FP&A, tax, insurance, treasury, and finance technology
Partner with the CFO to define and execute financial strategy, capital structure optimization, and long-term planning aligned with Group objectives
Ensure full compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and Transdev Group financial policies
Lead financial due diligence and integration related to M&A, divestitures, and major capital projects
Direct financial controls, audits, and risk management processes across the organization
Drive continuous process improvement and automation in financial systems (ERP, reporting tools, and data structures)
Manage relationships with key external partners, including auditors, banks, actuaries, and insurers
Oversee insurance programs, actuarial reviews, and financial risk mitigation strategies
Build and develop a high-performing finance team; mentor leaders and strengthen future succession capabilities
Support the CFO with Board, ExCom, and Group presentations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10–15 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership of multi-functional teams
Public accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience in large, complex, multi-entity or multinational organizations required; exposure to transportation, infrastructure, or services industries a plus
Demonstrated success leading finance transformation or ERP implementation initiatives
Deep understanding of IFRS and GAAP accounting, internal controls, and compliance frameworks
Exceptional communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to influence across functions
Advanced proficiency with financial systems (SAP, Oracle, Hyperion, or similar) and analytics tools
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Public accounting experience strongly preferred
Exposure to transportation, infrastructure, or services industries a plus
Benefits
Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
Sick days: 5 days
Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and voluntary long-term disability.
Company
Transdev North America
Transdev North America is the largest private sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, providing bus, shuttle.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Laura Hendricks
Chief Executive Officer
Fred Craig, Jr. PE
Chief Operating Officer Transdev Rail Inc.
Recent News
2025-10-17
Transdev North America
2025-06-24
Company data provided by crunchbase