We are seeking a seasoned Finance Director to oversee and manage all financial activities for DEC’s North American business, ideally based in Mauston, Wisconsin. There is potential for this role to be hybrid with two days per week on site in Mauston. This individual will manage a small but highly capable team and will serve as a key strategic partner to senior leadership in driving growth, ensuring compliance, and enabling sound decision-making. This role reports directly to the local Managing Director and the Group CFO based in Switzerland and will act as a strategic partner to the local management team to support aggressive growth—both organically and through acquisitions.
This is a high-impact leadership role in an industrial manufacturing environment, ideal for a hands-on, operationally savvy finance executive with proven success in dynamic, multinational settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, planning, cash flow management, and financial reporting
- Strong focus on cash management
- Partner with executive leadership to shape and execute growth strategies across North America
- Ensure alignment with global financial objectives and reporting requirements
Accounting, Tax & Legal Compliance
- Oversee all accounting practices, internal controls, audits, and statutory reporting
- Manage tax planning, compliance, and filings across relevant jurisdictions
- Supervise legal matters, including contracts, regulatory issues, and risk management
- Manage external auditors during the year end audit process.
Supply Chain & Operations
- Partner with Operations and Engineering to develop supply chain and procurement strategies to drive cost saving opportunities
- Partner with Operations to drive efficiency improvements and cost control across sourcing, logistics, and warehousing
Mergers & Acquisitions
- Identify, assess, and execute M&A opportunities in the region
- Lead due diligence, integration planning, and post-deal implementation
Requirements:
- Minimum 15 years of progressive financial and operational experience in a leadership role
- Strong background in industrial manufacturing, ideally within private equity-backed businesses
- Big 4 public accounting/audit experience is helpful
- Demonstrated experience managing the financial function of a foreign subsidiary of a multinational group
- Proven success in scaling operations in high-growth environments, including M&A execution
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, tax law, and regulatory standards
- ERP system expertise: Power BI or equivalent experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field required; MBA or CPA preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Due to government contracts ALL Dec USA employees are required to be United States citizens. Are you a citizen of the United States of America?
Education:
Experience:
- Finance: 10 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mauston, WI 53948 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mauston, WI 53948
