Director Finance Jobs in Ridgefield, CT (NOW HIRING)

The BU Finance Director (Wiring Device) will lead the finance function and serve as the primary Business Unit GM finance business partner. This role will be responsible for all aspects of the finance function, including financial reporting, financial planning & analysis, strategic finance and operations finance. This role will partner with the GM to develop and execute financial strategies to manage BU sales growth and margin expansion while maintaining a strong control environment. This role calls for leadership skills and the ability to achieve through the work of others but also entails a significant element of hands-on work.

• Accounting & Financial Reporting - Primary owner of the business unit P&L. Performs rigorous review to validate and understand results. Champions reporting to socialize financial results with the GM and cross-functional BU leadership team. Executes a monthly financial business performance review. Applies US GAAP and company policy in determining proper accounting for complex financial matters. Works closely with SBU, Segment and Corporate Controllership teams for alignment.
• Financial Planning & Analysis - Primary owner of annual financial plans, monthly financial forecasts and long-term strategic financial plans. Primary liaison with SBU, Segment and Corporate FP&A teams.
• Operations Finance - Primary liaison between BU finance and operations functions. Executes price | cost | productivity strategy/initiatives. Develops comprehensive financial models to measure the financial impacts of contemplated strategic projects (product line moves, make or buy decisions, costing methodology updates, etc.). Oversees annual standard revaluation and physical inventory processes at applicable manufacturing and distribution facilities. Oversees quarterly excess and obsolete inventory reporting; working with the operations and commercial teams to reduce E&O inventory expense.
• Financial Modeling - Primary financial modeler to support the business unit. Applicable areas include capital/non-capital investments, new product introductions, restructuring initiatives, make or buy decisions, logistics cost analysis, customer pricing decisions, and other complex matters requiring financial modeling. Applies critical review to similar analysis presented by others to ensure that capital is properly allocated to investments with attractive returns. Monitors and communicates projected/actual financial results of engineering projects to introduce new products.
• Strategic Finance - Applies an entrepreneurial mindset to partner with General Manager in driving a profitable growth strategy. Reviews customer/project bids and quotes. Collaborates with the commercial team to set and periodically re-evaluate price lists, project quotes, sales promotions, strategic customer partnerships, etc.
• M&A Finance - Primary owner of the BU's M&A program. Includes target selection, financial modeling, due diligence, purchase accounting & valuation, and the integration program.
• Commercial Finance - Primary owner of customer, sales-person and sales-agent commission/rebate/incentive programs for the BU. Strategically evaluates such programs to ensure alignment between incentives and intended growth outcomes. Partners with the commercial team to update/execute annual incentive program renewals. Executes financial models to aid in decision making around modifications to existing programs and the deployment of new programs. Monitors customer orders and backlog; synthesizing commercial trends and communicating the impact. Executes and communicates product line and customer profitability analysis. Executes market segmentation and portfolio analysis.
• Compliance - Serves as the primary owner of the BU control environment. Ensures compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. Implements/monitors internal controls in alignment with company policies to safeguard assets and ensure reporting integrity. Oversees SOX compliance, internal audits, controllership reviews, physical inventories, fixed asset tracking, cycle counts, shipping and receiving cutoffs, and quarterly management certifications.
• Leadership - Provides strong leadership in a matrix organization, fostering a culture of CI and operational excellence. Leverages deep knowledge of culture and best practices to enhance cost management processes and generate stakeholder support.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration - Represents finance on strategic initiatives. Develops and implements policies and systems.  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• MBA or master's degree in accounting or finance, preferred
• CPA, CMA, CGMA, chartered accountant or equivalent are strongly desired
• 10-15 Years of progressive finance experience in a publicly traded manufacturing company environment
• Extensive accounting/financial reporting and forecasting experience
• 5+ years in a financial leadership role with direct team management responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of general accounting & financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP
• Deep expertise in financial modeling
• Hands-on experience with financial systems including SAP (finance and cost modules), Blackline, and OneStream (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to manage reporting in multiple currencies and navigating international financial operations & statutory reporting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate in a matrix environment; collaborating cross-functionally
• Ability to present complex financial concepts to Sr. leadership in simple terms
• Identifies & communicates proactively around risks to the business, and offers proposed solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Outlook, Word, and SharePoint
• Strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls in a large corporate environment
• Skilled in synthesizing complex financial data, exercising sound judgment, and delivering actionable insights
• Ability to create clear, concise presentations, reports, and visualizations to communicate financial information effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to collaborate across all organizational levels and departments. Demonstrated teamwork, peer support, and respectful communication in diverse work environments
• Highly detail-oriented and capable of performing under tight deadlines
• Willingness to travel up to 20% as needed