Senior Director Americas Controller

StevenDouglas has been retained to identify a Senior Director Americas Controller for this global manufacturer based out of Chicago's south suburbs. The role is hybrid in Harvey, Illinois and will report directly to the regional CFO while overseeing a team of 16. Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and GAAP. Provide leadership and guidance to teams managing general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, taxes, and fixed assets. Oversee month-end close, account reconciliations, and intercompany procedures for entities in the US, Canada, Mexico, and South America. Ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality completion of all financial close processes with a proactive, hands‑on approach. Internal Controls & Compliance Maintain, strengthen, and evolve internal controls to ensure adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements. Coordinate and actively participate in external audits, serving as a key liaison with auditors to ensure smooth and successful audit outcomes. Strategic & Operational Support Deliver clear financial analysis and actionable insights to support strategic business initiatives and decision‑making. Identify, drive, and implement process improvements, automation, and digital solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Play a key role in major finance‑related projects, including the global ERP upgrade to SAP S/4HANA. Leadership Build and sustain a collaborative, high‑performance team culture aligned with our core values: respect, trust, integrity, reliability, and value creation. Align departmental objectives with corporate strategy, fostering professional development, mentoring talent, and promoting continuous improvement. Communicate financial results effectively to stakeholders and influence decision‑making across the organization. Qualifications we are looking for: Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred. Experience: 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a major company or division of a large corporation. At least 5 years of proven leadership experience. Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and related accounting standards. Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA preferred) and advanced Excel skills. Familiarity with automation trends and digital transformation in finance. Leadership Skills: Resilience, emotional intelligence, change leadership, and a proven ability to build trust and drive organizational improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr StevenDouglas