Director Of Finance Jobs

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Director of Finance within our Finance team to help support our Automotive business. Did you know we are the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of seating support and comfort systems for transportation manufacturers, as well as tier one and two suppliers within the automotive industry? Our automotive products fall into four primary groups: Seating and Lumbar support, Wireless Charging, Motors and Actuators, and Mechanical Cables. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

In this role, you will report to the VP of Finance you will lead the accounting and finance function for the North American locations and are expected to drive efficiency and improvement in all aspects of the function. This role will interact heavily with functional leadership across the organization to provide financial guidance and support overall performance and profitability.

So, what will you be doing as the Director of Finance?

• Lead regional compliance function and serve as next level reviewer and approver.
• Train, develop, and coach controller team by identifying skill gaps and drive training for optimal performance.
• Address reporting requests as needed.
• Act as a key contributor to management reviews of reports including financial reporting and guidance.
• Supports the FP&A function with regional financial data and serve as key input into the financial planning process to improve accuracy and clarity.
• Identify and lead regional initiative to improve processes and profitability.
• Lead the finance and accounting function for the region.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Ability to lead a remote global team and demonstrated experience developing talent
• 10+ years of finance and accounting leadership within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred) spanning various facilities and countries
• Strong computer literacy, specifically Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail and process
• 4 years University degree in accounting, finance, business, or related; MBA preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• CMA or CPA required
• Experience in activities such as financial close, budgeting/forecasting, internal controls, internal and external audit management, ad hoc analysis, management reporting, US GAAP, and taxation
• High integrity and ethical standards, and an ability to handle confidential information
• Proficiency in ERP systems, familiarity with Microsoft D365 preferred

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

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We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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