The Finance Director reports to the CEO and serves as an integral member of the senior management team and will serve on the WITTENSTEIN holding Corp. board.  The Finance Director will be responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating overall the Region Americas strategy with the CEO and leaders of business units with emphasis on bottom line performance, working capital and enhancing shareholder value. This position will provide useful financial insights to help make better decisions about formulation and executing strategy within the WITTENSTEIN worldwide financial organization.

The Finance Director is responsible for managing all financial aspects of the company and assists the CEO in the aggressive and successful growth of the Region Americas.

Strategy & Planning

• As a partner to management, the Finance Director makes a significant contribution to sustainable success of the organization and drives the performance of WITTENSTEIN Region Americas and the WITTENSTEIN group.
• Take ownership and proactively manage the drivers of value.
• Lead the management process of goal setting, planning and control so that every decision maker acts in a goal-oriented manner, supporting chance and risk-oriented decision processes.
• Responsible for driving the company to achieve and surpass sales, profitability, cash flow and business goals and objectives.
• Ensure a conscious preoccupation with the future, by translating strategic goals into measurable objectives and strengthen employee accountability.  Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes.

Finance & Analysis

• Define the Region Americas financial strategy, manage financial capital and communicate capital requirements/ implications of business decisions to CEO and BOD.
• Assist, as required, in raising additional capital at appropriate valuations to enable the Company to meet sales, growth, and market share objectives. 
• Direct short-term and long-range planning and budget development to support strategic business goals.
• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the company.
• Ensure that the company integrates, develops, and maintains finance and controlling systems to meet operational and financial targets in collaboration with the management team.
• Ensure efficient capital expenditures and minimizes taxes.
• Proactively manage cash flows in a leveraged environment.
• Develop and implement a financial risk management policy
• Effectively manage banks and other financial relationships

Business Operations

• Assist in the protection of the organization by ensuring it is legally protected and by ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and policies.
• Conduct meaningful proactive analysis to improve key business decisions and act as business advisor and integrator of the total business view.
• Provide transparency and support for business decisions – provide constructive criticism if applicable, offering alternative solutions for the business.
• Represent the firm with clients, investors, and business partners.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
• Responsible for establishing internal and external processes and key performance indicators for the business for measurement and benchmarking.
• Anticipate, inform, and correct potential problems in advance.
• Structure, negotiate, and finalize purchase agreements

Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership and management guidance which mirrors the adopted corporate mission, vision purpose and core values of the company.
• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; encourage data-driven business decisions supported through predictive analytics. 
• Support personnel actions by ensuring all HR and related functions are properly performed.
• Attract, recruit and retain required members of the executive team not currently in place; provide mentoring as a cornerstone to the management career development program.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field from an accredited university or college. Finance background, and a MBA in Accounting, Finance or Business are preferred.
• CPA is preferred.
• Minimum of 10+ years of corporate finance experience in a manufacturing environment developing broad-scoped business relationships and managing and growing companies.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in developing broad-scoped business relationships and managing and growing companies.
• Up to date knowledge of current financial and accounting computer applications.
• Experience in a worldwide matrix organization. Preferably with European company headquarters.
• ERP System implementation experience strongly preferred.
• SAP (ERP System) experience strongly preferred.
• Hands on leader able to balance big-picture thinking with operational execution.
• Strong project management experience with ability to structure complex initiatives.

Benefits:

• Great Place To Work Certified
• Competitive Base Salary
• Bonus Incentive Plan
• Excellent Health Benefits
  • Monthly medical premiums 50% to 75% below market
  • Annual deductible & copays below market
  • Higher % of medical coverage than market
  • No monthly dental and vision premiums
• Annual profit-sharing opportunity up to 5%
• Matching 401(k) contribution
• Wellness reimbursement (50% up to $500/year)
• Wellness rewards redeemed for gift cards
• Short-Term Disability Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Note: WITTENSTEIN is not accepting applicants from external recruiters for this position.

About WITTENSTEIN:
Committed to being a world-class partner of intelligent mechatronic drive technology, servo systems, and medical components, WITTENSTEIN uses the power of science, innovation, and forward-thinking engineering to provide you cutting-edge technology for motion. Since pioneering the alpha servo planetary gear reducer in 1983, support and motion requirements from the market have continued to change and WITTENSTEIN is well positioned to deliver reliable products and services to its customers and partners.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or other status protected by applicable law. WITTENSTEIN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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