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Director of Finance - Americas

Director of Finance - Americas

Autoliv United StatesAuburn Hills, MI, US
4 days ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Director of Finance – Americas

The Finance Director - Americas will serve as a key strategic and operational finance leader within the Americas division of a $11B global Swedish automotive technology company. This role is responsible for driving financial excellence and business partnership across the region by leading both the Controllership and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) functions. The position oversees a geographically dispersed finance team covering technical accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business analytics, ensuring accurate and timely financial insights to support decision-making at all levels.

What you’ll do :

Leadership & Strategy

  • Serve as a strategic advisor to the Americas CFO and Americas Executive Leadership Team, partnering on key initiatives including growth, operational efficiency, and margin expansion.
  • Lead and inspire a high-performing finance team across four countries (Canada, USA, Mexico, Brazil), fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Align regional finance strategies with global corporate goals and ensure consistent application of financial policies, processes, and internal controls.

Controllership & Technical Accounting

  • Oversee all accounting operations within the Americas region, including compliance with IFRS and local GAAPs.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes; ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Manage technical accounting issues, audits, and statutory filings in coordination with global and local teams.
  • Ensure strong internal controls and risk management frameworks are in place and operating effectively in partnerships with controls manager.
  • FP&A & Business Partnership

  • Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning processes across all countries in Americas and business units in the region.
  • Provide insightful analysis and dashboards to support business decisions, operational performance, and strategic planning.
  • Partner with functional and business leaders to drive financial performance, cost management, and investment decision-making.
  • Identify and lead financial transformation initiatives, including system enhancements, automation, and process improvements.
  • Cross-Regional & Global Collaboration

  • Act as the primary finance liaison between the Americas region and the global finance on accounting alignment matters.
  • Champion finance best practices, innovation, and alignment across business units and geographies.
  • Drive integration and standardization of financial processes across the Americas in alignment with Finance strategy and Americas Shared Services.
  • What is required :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred. MBA is a plus.
  • 12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including a strong background in both Accounting / Controllership and FP&A functions.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multinational finance teams and operating in complex, matrixed environments.
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS and regional / local accounting standards (US GAAP, etc.).
  • Proven track record of driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic influence in a manufacturing or automotive setting.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in Automotive industry is required.
  • What’s in it for you :

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Flexible Options (schedule, etc)
  • Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
  • Gender Pay Equality
  • Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and / or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.

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