Your Opportunity
The Vice President, Operations & Finance 6 U.S. & Canada leads financial performance, operational execution, governance oversight, and strategic alignment for the Subscription Services Division across the region.
This role holds full regional P&L accountability for Subscription Services and drives disciplined financial management, regulatory compliance, scalable operations, and strong commercial alignment in support of EIS 2s strategic objectives
The Vice President will operate in a hybrid model and lead a predominantly Birmingham, AL 6based team (90%+), requiring consistent on-site engagement and leadership presence within the EIS Birmingham hub.
What You'll Do
Primary Responsibilities
Regional Financial & Business Leadership (U.S. and Canada)
- Provide senior leadership for Subscription Services across the U.S. and Canada, setting direction, priorities, and performance expectations for the region.
- Own operating income, margin performance, and working capital outcomes.
- Lead pricing strategy, revenue growth initiatives, and gross margin optimization.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting, accounting integrity, and statutory compliance in coordination with the EIS VP of Accounting, Tax and Compliance and EBSCO Industries Accounting and Finance teams.
- Ensure disciplined Accounts Receivable management and strong cash flow performance.
- Drive cost efficiency, process optimization, and scalable operational execution.
- Align regional operating plans with corporate financial and strategic objectives.
Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Provide governance oversight across U.S. and Canadian legal entities, ensuring consistency, transparency, and risk mitigation.
- Ensure appropriate statutory compliance and regulatory alignment across jurisdictions.
- Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness.
- Partner with EBSCO Industries Legal, Finance and Compliance functions to ensure consistency in governance and risk management standards.
Operational & Organizational Leadership
- Lead a predominantly Birmingham, AL 6based team, ensuring strong alignment, engagement, and execution across geographically distributed leadership.
- Drive end-to-end operational strategy across Subscription Services, ensuring scalability, service excellence, and alignment with customer and publisher expectations.
- Provide direct leadership to regional management teams.
- Build and sustain a high-performance, accountable, and collaborative culture.
- Drive talent development, succession planning, and leadership growth.
- Reinforce EBSCO 2s core values and ethical standards.
Commercial & Market Leadership
- Partner with U.S. and Canadian Sales leadership to drive profitable, sustainable revenue growth.
- Maintain strong relationships with key customers, publishers, and strategic stakeholders.
- Monitor competitive, regulatory, and market developments affecting the region.
- Contribute strategic insight to service enhancements and operational innovation initiatives.
Key Success Measures
- U.S. and Canada operating income and margin performance
- Revenue growth and gross margin optimization
- Working capital and Accounts Receivable performance
- Governance and compliance effectiveness
- Audit and control strength
- Operational performance and productivity gains
- Leadership effectiveness and succession readiness
About You
- Bachelor 2s degree required; advanced degree preferred
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, accounting, finance, or general management.
- Experience leading or working with geographically distributed teams.
- Experience in financial management, pricing strategy, margin optimization, and working capital management.
- Understanding of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and enterprise risk management.
- Proven ability to align commercial strategy with operational execution.
- Executive presence with the ability to build trusted relationships with customers, publishers, and other senior stakeholders.
- Strong business and technology acumen with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Travel: Approximately 25% 650%; candidates based outside Birmingham, AL should expect more frequent travel to the EIS Birmingham hub
Pay RangeUSD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.
