Regional Finance Director - Manufacturing - Houston

Regional Finance DirectorOur client is a global manufacturer of highly engineered components serving the aerospace, industrial, energy, and defense sectors. Operating across North America and Europe, the organization supports some of the world's leading industrial manufacturers through a combination of manufacturing expertise, technical support, warehousing, and supply chain solutions. The US business, headquartered in Houston, serves as the primary commercial, logistics, and customer support hub for North America, generating approximately $100M in annual revenue. Following a recent ownership transition, the company is investing in strengthening financial reporting, operational visibility, and financial controls while navigating an increasingly complex international operating environment. They have exclusively retained Tom Smith at Page Executive USA to secure their next Regional Finance Director.Job DescriptionThe Regional Finance Director will lead all financial operations for the United States business, reporting directly to the Group CFO based in Europe. This executive will serve as the senior finance leader for the region, partnering with both US and European leadership teams to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, improve visibility into business performance, and support strategic decision making. Main duties and responsibilities include:Lead all accounting, finance, financial reporting, treasury, compliance, and financial control activities for the US operation.Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with US GAAP.Oversee month end close, balance sheet management, P&L reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow analysis.Improve financial reporting quality, transparency, and timeliness across the business.Strengthen cost accounting, inventory accounting, and gross margin visibility to support operational decision making.Partner with commercial and operational leaders to provide actionable financial insights and performance analysis.Support the business through evolving tariff, trade, and import related challenges.Drive SAP optimization and broader ERP improvement initiatives to enhance reporting and process efficiency.Serve as the primary finance liaison between the US operation and international corporate leadership.Maintain oversight of foreign currency transactions and multinational financial reporting requirements.Lead a lean finance function while remaining highly hands on in day to day financial operations.Identify financial risks and opportunities proactively, helping leadership navigate an evolving business environment.This opportunity is exclusively retained to Page Executive. Submit your resume today and your resume will be considered promptly by one of our Partners (not by AI!)The successful applicant will possess the following:Bachelor's degree5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experienceStrong U.S. GAAP expertiseManufacturing and cost accounting experience - ideal but not essentialAdvanced SAP proficiency - idealExperience with foreign currency and intercompany transactionsItalian language capabilities - ideal, not essential.What's on Offer:Base salary of $170,000 to $180,000Target annual bonus of approximately $25,000Four weeks of paid vacationComprehensive healthcare coverage with significant employer contributionsDental, vision, and supplemental insurance benefits401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%Company provided laptop and mobile phoneOpportunity to partner directly with international executive leadershipHighly visible leadership position within a global manufacturing organization undergoing transformation and growth.