Director of Finance – Americas
Director of Finance – Americas
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Director of Finance Americas
The Finance Director - Americas will serve as a key strategic and operational finance leader within the Americas division of a $11B global Swedish automotive technology company. This role is responsible for driving financial excellence and business partnership across the region by leading both the Controllership and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions. The position oversees a geographically dispersed finance team covering technical accounting financial reporting budgeting forecasting and business analytics ensuring accurate and timely financial insights to support decision-making at all levels.
What youll do:
Leadership & Strategy
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the Americas CFO and Americas Executive Leadership Team partnering on key initiatives including growth operational efficiency and margin expansion.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team across four countries (Canada USA Mexico Brazil) fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Align regional finance strategies with global corporate goals and ensure consistent application of financial policies processes and internal controls.
Controllership & Technical Accounting
- Oversee all accounting operations within the Americas region including compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs.
- Lead monthly quarterly and year-end close processes; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Manage technical accounting issues audits and statutory filings in coordination with global and local teams.
- Ensure strong internal controls and risk management frameworks are in place and operating effectively in partnerships with controls manager.
FP&A & Business Partnership
- Lead the annual budgeting quarterly forecasting and long-range planning processes across all countries in Americas and business units in the region.
- Provide insightful analysis and dashboards to support business decisions operational performance and strategic planning.
- Partner with functional and business leaders to drive financial performance cost management and investment decision-making.
- Identify and lead financial transformation initiatives including system enhancements automation and process improvements.
Cross-Regional & Global Collaboration
- Act as the primary finance liaison between the Americas region and the global finance on accounting alignment matters.
- Champion finance best practices innovation and alignment across business units and geographies.
- Drive integration and standardization of financial processes across the Americas in alignment with Finance strategy and Americas Shared Services.
What is required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field; CPA CMA or equivalent certification preferred. MBA is a plus.
12 years of progressive finance leadership experience including a strong background in both Accounting/Controllership and FP&A functions.
Demonstrated experience managing multinational finance teams and operating in complex matrixed environments.
Deep knowledge of IFRS and regional/local accounting standards (US GAAP etc.).
Proven track record of driving financial performance operational efficiency and strategic influence in a manufacturing or automotive setting.
Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience in Automotive industry is required.
Whats in it for you:
Attractive compensation package
Flexible Options (schedule etc)
Recognition awards company events family events university discount options and many more perks.
Gender Pay Equality
Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race color religion national origin ancestry gender sexual orientation gender identify and/or expression age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.
Employment Type
Full Time
