Vice President 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.

• 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
• Working closely with Americas Senior Leadership Team to develop and execute 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
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to reinforce trust, enhance collaboration, and position Finance as a strategic business partner. Act as a trusted advisor, aligning financial insights with business goals
• Drive and support M&A and strategic projects in alignment with Group Strategy; 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/4
  
  HANA/Salesforce), partnering with Global Process Owners to ensure system capabilities align with business needs and championing change management within the finance function

• 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 and business partner—particularly in sales‑driven or customer‑facing environments, translating financial insights into actionable business strategies
• Hands‑on, collaborative approach with a deep analytical acumen and 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

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

• 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 Clifton Strengths to pave the way…