VP Finance & Controlling Americas

POSITION OVERVIEW

dormakaba is seeking a Vice President of Finance and Controlling in Indianapolis, IN to lead and coordinate all financial operations within the Americas region. This executive role is responsible for overseeing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and financial controlling, while ensuring full compliance with corporate policies and global accounting standards.

As a key member of the regional leadership team, the VP of Finance and Controlling will design and implement forward-looking financial strategies that drive sustainable, profitable growth. The successful candidate will ensure financial targets are met, proactively identify risks and opportunities, and translate global strategic objectives into measurable, actionable plans. This is a high-impact role requiring strategic acumen, operational excellence, and a strong ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead the regional finance team, working closely with the regional financial shared service center to oversee accounting, reporting, audits, FP&A, tax, treasury, and monthly performance reviews-all with a focus on delivering and driving profitable growth
• Develop and implement corrective actions to ensure delivery of committed financial performance, shifting from a reactive to a proactive mindset using relevant KPIs to manage business performance
• Develop a strategic financial plan for the region based on market dynamics, scale, focus areas, and macroeconomic factors, identifying key levers to ensure the region contributes its share to overall Group financial targets
• Design, build, and implement full transparency around market price increases, realization levels, and their associated impact on the P&L
• Lead M&A and strategic projects; identify and evaluate regional acquisition and divestiture opportunities; lead due diligence, valuation, integration planning, and post-merger integration of finance functions
• Lead the local finance workstream for ERP transformation (SAP S/4HANA/Salesforce), partnering with Global Process Owners to ensure system capabilities align with business needs and championing change management within the finance function

WHAT WE REQUIRE

• 10+ years of progressive finance experience within a global, matrixed organization, including proven success leading and developing teams across multiple countries.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
• Demonstrated track record in driving business transformation initiatives with a focus on improving profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term value creation
• Extensive experience working with senior leadership as a strategic advisor-particularly in sales-driven or customer-facing environments, translating financial insights into actionable business strategies
• Deep analytical acumen with a data-first mindset; skilled at leveraging financial and operational data to guide decision-making and performance improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the region and internationally up to 25-30% to support business needs and engage with regional teams

WHAT WE PREFER

• MBA or similar advanced degree
• Demonstrated success in leading M&A transactions and integrations
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA

WHAT WE OFFER

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.
• Discover your best attributes using CliftonStrengths to pave the way for success at dormakaba.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

WHY JOIN DORMAKABA?

We are at the heart ofevery place that matters. As a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, and hotels, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. Our work is IMPORTANT. YOU are important. We provide our people with the tools to shape their careers for growth. With around 16,000 employees worldwide, EVERY team member contributes to our mission and can make a positive difference. By working as one global team, we continue Growing the Business, Growing Together, and Growing Ourselves. Build your career with us!

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