Assistant Finance Director - North America

Posted 3 days ago

scientific searchChicago (IL)

Accountants and Auditors Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

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About the role

Assistant Finance Director

Location: Northbrook, ILJoin a unique multi-company finance organization supporting nearly 40 privately held businesses across North America. This highly visible role partners directly with senior finance leadership to strengthen operations, solve complex financial challenges, and help Controllers implement smarter systems, controls, and processes. Why You Should ApplyStrong compensation package including uncapped profit-sharing opportunity across a diversified portfolio Direct partnership with North American finance leadership Broad exposure to multiple businesses, Controllers, and management teams High-autonomy role combining finance, operations, and problem-solving

What You’ll Be Doing:

Partner with Controllers to improve financial processes, controls, systems, and reporting
Review operations and identify practical opportunities for improvement
Support cash management, audits, governance, and recurring financial activities
Lead special projects including acquisitions, due diligence, and systems implementations
Travel to operating companies throughout the U.S. and CanadaAbout YouCPA required
Strong controllership, accounting, systems, and internal-controls expertise
Consultative communicator who can influence rather than simply audit
Manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or metals experience preferred
Able to work onsite in Northbrook when not traveling

How To Apply: We’d love to see your resume, but we don’t need it to have a conversation. Send us an email to and tell me why you’re interested. Or, feel free to email your resume. Please include Job#20076

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