Vice President-Officer, Finance

Company Overview Brother is a leading provider of home and office equipment, sewing and crafting products, and industrial solutions. With a legacy spanning over 115 years, our brand is renowned for producing award‑winning printers, sewing machines, P‑touch labelers, and more. Brother International Corporation (BIC) was established in 1954, marking over 70 years of operations in the United States. Our Americas headquarters is located in Bridgewater, New Jersey. BIC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brother Industries Limited (BIL), which was founded in 1908 in Nagoya, Japan, and operates in more than 30 countries worldwide. Brother’s Americas presence includes subsidiaries in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Why Work at Brother? Brother has consistently been recognized as a best place to work, reflecting our commitment to fostering a workplace culture aligned with our core values of being inclusive, collaborative, customer‑centric, and socially responsible. We value work‑life balance and flexibility, and as a result have introduced policies such as our hybrid office schedule, casual dress code, and flexible Fridays, which allow us to wrap up meetings for dedicated focus time or to start our weekends sooner, year‑round. Our commitment to employee growth and development is demonstrated through our offering of facilitated courses and certificate programs and our investment in resources that enable self‑paced learning. Role Overview The Vice President‑Officer, Finance acts as a strategic financial business partner for the organization as well as oversees the day‑to‑day finance department operations. Reporting directly to this role are the leaders of Finance Shared Services, Tax, and Finance Center of Excellence. This role provides leadership, financial/business acumen, and oversight to drive planning, execution and achievement of Company objectives and goals. This highly visible role provides strategic leadership and is responsible for fostering cross‑functional relationships, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and driving financial performance through effective team leadership and stakeholder engagement. Duties & Responsibilities Strategy Planning and Management Act as strategic partner to senior leadership of the organization, influencing strategic decisions and financial direction Identify and execute low‑hanging operational improvements with high ROI Communicate, engage and interact with Board of Directors, Executive Committee Members and other business leaders of the Company Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the Company’s three‑year plan; assist President with annual financial planning for the organization Assist President and New Business Development team with new business opportunities Drive spend effectiveness strategies across the Company Identify, assess and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with regulations Translate complex accounting information to various audiences to drive informed business and financial decision making Apply continuous improvement mindset with the ability to embrace bigger box thinking that advances the company’s financial agenda Act as a trusted business partner to the business leaders to create an environment to both challenge and support the leadership team with sound financial guidance and proactive strategic insights Share and leverage best practices to drive organizational efficiency and effectiveness Lead strategic initiatives across multiple functions to improve financial accuracy, profitability and achieve strategic goals Advise executive leadership on the financial implications of strategic decisions Finance Center of Excellence Leadership Provide leadership and support to the Finance Center of Excellence leader to ensure: All monthly financial reporting including monthly analysis vs forecast vs budget; review and analysis of the monthly financial results provide insights and actionable plans to the leaders of the organization The budgeting and forecasting process including working closely with leadership to develop annual budgets, track performance against targets and provide regular financial forecast updates The financial planning and analysis process, including developing and implementing financial models, forecasting future financial performance and providing insights into the financial implications of business decisions Analyze financial performance, provide insights and make recommendations to optimize financial outcomes and cost efficiencies Finance Shared Service Leadership Provide leadership and support to the Finance Shared Service leader and team to ensure that all required financial processes run effectively and are executed accurately and in a timely manner Manage the financial risks and ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards Develop and maintain strong relationships with the external auditors Tax Team Leadership Provide leadership and support to the Tax leader to ensure complete and accurate tax reporting and compliance Collaborate with subject matter experts, both within the tax team and at external advisors, as well as business leaders to ensure all tax issues are properly addressed Leadership & Internal Controls Lead a high‑performing finance and accounting team, providing mentorship, guidance and professional development Delegate tasks and ensuring efficient operations within the finance department Foster a culture of financial discipline, accountability and continuous improvement within the team Manage financial risks of company by identifying and assessing financial risks, developing risk mitigation strategies and implementing controls to safeguard the company’s assets Develop and implement robust internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and minimize risk exposures Experience & Qualifications Education Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Master’s Degree (MBA) or equivalent experience — Preferred Experience A combination of experience spanning the following areas: Progressive Corporate Finance experience and in-depth experience across multiple disciplines including but not limited to: Accounting, Reporting, Taxation, Treasury, Consolidation, Foreign Currency, and Capital Management Broad experience & perspective in navigating system and departmental inter‑dependencies, information flow, application support, and troubleshooting Experience partnering and collaborating with Senior Management Experience in change management/transformation Licenses & Certifications CPA — Certified Public Accountant Languages French‑Canadian — Preferred Spanish — Preferred Software/Technical Skills SAP Financial Modules or similar ERP system Other Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Strong financial analytical skills and overall business acumen with a proven record of developing and implementing financial strategies that drive results Effective communicator with ability to convey complex issues in a simple manner and prepare presentations to Senior Executives Demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and build across all levels of the organization Strong leadership and management skills with experience leading cross‑functional teams holding self and others accountable to meet deadlines and commitments Critical skills in developing partnerships, modeling behaviors, and developing team capabilities, including feedback mechanisms to support learning, coaching, and enabling continuous learning Proven experience in financial modeling, forecasting and data‑driven financial analysis to support strategic decision making Strategic thinking skills with attention to detail and ability to excel in a changing business environment Extensive technical expertise in IFRS, tax regulations and regulatory compliance with a proven track record of maintaining accounting integrity Positive attitude and dependable team player recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to the organization Exceptional leader with the ability to manage through complexity to identify solutions and deliver results as well as have the courage to challenge the status quo Additional Details for This Role This role will be a hybrid role. Subject to business needs, employees may work remotely up to two days per week. Assigned office days will be determined by your manager. Base Salary The targeted base salary range for this position is $310,000 — $330,000 per year. Base salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the successful candidate, as well as factors such as internal equity, cost of labor in the hiring location, and alignment with market data. Additional Compensation This position is eligible for a 65% bonus at 100% of target, with the opportunity to achieve above 100% dependent on company performance and in alignment with company bonus plans. Bonus awards are discretionary and contingent upon individual performance as well as Brother achieving its corporate objectives, in accordance with the applicable bonus plan in effect. This position is also eligible for an auto allowance paid monthly in the first pay period of each month. This auto allowance may be used in the employee’s sole discretion but is intended toward maintenance of the employee’s own vehicle they’ll be using for business commuting. This is independent and in addition to the company’s Travel & Entertainment policy, which covers mileage reimbursement and additional business travel expenses. Our Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package with diverse plan options to meet your family’s needs, including health, vision, and dental insurance—all effective from day one of employment. Under our 401(k) retirement savings plan, we match up to 100% of the first 4% of employee contributions, with employer matches vesting immediately. Additionally, we offer an educational assistance program that reimburses up to 100% of tuition, lab fees, textbooks, and other related expenses for qualifying programs. Our Mission, Vision & Culture Our mission is to live our “at your side” promise to simplify and enrich the lives of our customers, employees, and communities. We aim to be where people and technology meet, providing products and solutions that enhance how people live, work, and create. We look to our strategic culture drivers—accountability, authenticity, boldness, and excellence—to enable us to consistently deliver on our vision, mission, and shared values. These drivers help us shape a culture that empowers the business to succeed. About Where We Work Brother’s corporate headquarters for the Americas is in Bridgewater, NJ, across from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. This location houses key corporate functions, including HR, legal, finance, IT, and supply chain, and a significant presence of our business unit leadership and marketing teams. Our manufacturing and distribution facility in Bartlett, TN spans an impressive 1.5 million square feet—equivalent to 26 football fields—and is located on Brother Boulevard. In addition to the distribution center operations team, this facility hosts several other departments, including our customer service group. Brother also has employees based in other locations, such as Westminster, CO, where many of our marketing and product engineering team members from the mobile solutions division operate, as well as our distribution centers in Richmond, VA and Perris, CA. Additionally, our outside sales teams work remotely within their territories, staying geographically close to the accounts they support to ensure they are always “at your side” for our customers. Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement Brother International Corporation (“Brother”) is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Brother is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application or interview process. If you need an accommodation, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brother