Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
15+ years of finance leadership experience in global manufacturing
Strong knowledge of financial reporting and cost accounting
Proven experience in leading large, distributed teams
Exceptional business acumen and influence with senior leadership
Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership across the Americas
Lead FP&A activities including budgeting and forecasting
Oversee accounting operations and compliance
Partner with operations leaders on cost control and capital efficiency
Develop and scale a geographically dispersed finance team
Drive process improvements and finance transformation initiatives
Serve as finance liaison to global HQ and regulatory bodies
Benefits
Bonus potential available
Relocation assistance based on candidate location
Full-time, executive leadership role
Flexible onsite schedule within the Americas
Travel opportunities across the Americas and global HQ
Full Job Description
Join Our Team as a Head of Finance – Americas at Johnson Electric!
Location: Americas (onsite; flexible within region) Supplemental Pay: Bonus Schedule: Full-time, executive leadership role Relocation: Available based on candidate location Travel: 25–40% across Americas and global HQ
As our next Head of Finance – Americas, you’ll be at the forefront of leading all finance and accounting operations across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Your expertise in global manufacturing finance, operational cost management, and strategic financial leadership will be crucial in driving regional performance, ensuring compliance, and partnering with senior leadership to accelerate growth and profitability.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Provide strategic financial leadership across the Americas, aligning regional performance with global objectives
Lead all FP&A activities including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across multiple countries
Oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance with local regulations, IFRS/GAAP, and corporate policies
Partner with plant and operations leaders to drive cost control, margin improvement, and capital efficiency
Lead, develop, and scale a large, geographically dispersed finance team
Drive process improvements, standardization, and ERP/finance transformation initiatives
Serve as the key finance liaison to global HQ, executive leadership, auditors, and regulatory bodies
What We’re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field or equivalent experience
15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within global manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, compliance, and multi-country finance operations
Proven experience leading large, distributed teams in a complex, matrixed organization
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions
Bonus Points If You Have:
MBA, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification
Experience leading finance across the Americas region (U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America)
ERP implementation or finance transformation experience (SAP, Oracle, Workday, etc.)
Background supporting large-scale manufacturing operations and plant networks
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can’t wait to meet you!
About Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
Johnson Electric is a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related components. The company serves a broad range of industries, including automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer products. Johnson Electric was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.
