Head of Finance – Americas Region

Johnson Electric

Head of Finance for Americas at Johnson Electric, leading financial operations and strategies across the region's manufacturing landscape. Ensuring compliance and driving performance in a dynamic environment.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeMissouri, Ohio, Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple countries
Oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations, IFRS/GAAP, and corporate policies
Partner with plant and operations leaders to drive cost control, margin improvement, and capital efficiency
Drive process improvements, standardization, and ERP/finance transformation initiatives
Serve as the key finance liaison to global HQ, executive leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies

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
Proven experience leading large, distributed teams in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation: Available based on candidate location
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunity to influence decision-making across multiple countries and business units

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Hard Skills & Tools

budgetingforecastingfinancial analysisaccounting operationsfinancial reportingcost accountingcomplianceERP transformationIFRSGAAP

Soft Skills

leadershipinfluencebusiness acumenstrategic decision-makingprocess improvementcommunicationcollaborationteam managementorganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Accounting