VP/Director of Finance

Description We are looking for an accomplished finance leader to oversee regional financial operations for a Long-term Contract position based in River Falls, Wisconsin. This role will guide accounting, reporting, compliance, and planning activities while partnering with business leaders to support sound financial decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of financial controls and tax compliance, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insight.

Responsibilities:

• Direct regional finance activities across accounting, reporting, and compliance to support accurate and timely financial operations.

• Oversee preparation and review of profit and loss statements, balance sheet reporting, and month-end close activities in coordination with shared accounting resources.

• Partner with planning teams and operational leaders to analyze performance, support budgeting cycles, and improve forecasting accuracy.

• Ensure tax filings, statutory reporting, and related financial submissions are completed in accordance with applicable local and international requirements.

• Lead external audit coordination and serve as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax agencies, and banking partners.

• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance practices while identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process effectiveness.

• Monitor cash flow, collections, and accounts receivable trends to support healthy working capital performance across the region.

• Advise leadership on financial strategy, business planning, profitability improvement, and cost-efficiency opportunities.

• Contribute to enterprise-wide finance initiatives and special projects while representing regional priorities and operational needs. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.

• At least 7 years of progressive finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a regional or multi-entity environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in annual budgeting, budget administration, and financial planning processes.

• Strong background in month-end close, financial statement review, and management reporting.

• Experience with cash flow forecasting, receivables oversight, and working capital management.

• Knowledge of U.S. international tax considerations and international accounting practices.

• Ability to lead teams, collaborate across functions, and communicate financial insights to senior stakeholders.

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