Assistant Finance Director - North America

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Assistant Finance Director
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Location: Northbrook, IL

Join 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 Apply

Strong 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 Canada

About You

CPA 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
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Vacancy posted 16 days ago

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