Americhem is a globally recognized designer and manufacturer of custom color masterbatch, functional additives, engineered compounds and performance technologies. Our business is built around delivering Performance, Solutions and Trust through close collaboration with customers seeking to optimize their polymer products. All of our products are backed by complete technical support that ensures quality, reliability, and value.

We are seeking a Vice President, Global Finance, a strategic financial leader responsible for North America financial reporting and performance, and business partnership across North America, Europe, China, and India. This role ensures the timely delivery of accurate monthly financial results for the four regions, along with providing forward-looking insights, forecasting, and key performance metrics, and works closely with regional leadership teams to drive improved operational performance, margin expansion, and profitability. The Vice President, Global Finance plays a critical role in aligning financial strategy with business objectives, strengthening financial discipline, and supporting sustainable global growth.

Responsibilities

Own financial leadership and reporting, delivering timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual results for North America with governance and oversight of Europe, China, and India to ensure consistency, compliance, and transparency.
Lead planning, forecasting, and performance management, including forecasting and annual operating plans with translating results into forward‑looking insights for leadership.
Develop and manage global KPIs focused on profitable volume growth, margin expansion, working capital efficiency, cash generation, and return on invested capital.
Serve as a business partner to regional, operational, product, sales, and executive leadership, driving EBITDA growth, free cash flow improvement, and value creation.
Evaluate business initiatives through rigorous financial analysis, including capital investments, pricing strategies, growth opportunities, restructuring, and productivity initiatives.
Lead product, pricing, and margin optimization efforts, developing analytics, governance, and dashboards to improve profitability by product line, customer segment, and geography.
Partner with Finance Managers in Europe, India, and China to drive best practices and operational excellence, standardizing financial processes, forecasting methodologies, and reporting tools while leveraging automation, BI, and AI‑enabled solutions.
Support M&A and cross functional projects, valuation, synergy planning, post‑acquisition integration, and performance tracking.
Provide support for treasury, tax, risk, and governance, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, capital structure considerations, tax planning and compliance, audits, and internal controls.
Strengthen enterprise risk management through proactive financial risk identification and a strong global control environment.
Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing global finance organization, establishing clear performance expectations, development plans, and succession pipelines.
Act as a visible executive leader, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement while communicating effectively across all levels of the organization.
Lead modern finance transformation, leveraging ERP systems, advanced analytics, and automation to enhance data accuracy, real‑time visibility, and decision support across the enterprise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Finance/Accounting) or professional certification (CPA, CMA, or CFA)
10+ years of progressive experience in finance, FP&A, or corporate finance with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership position
Strong ability to leverage Cognos and other business intelligence platforms to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making
Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and Access for complex financial modeling, analysis, and reporting
Proficiency with Oracle ERP systems and FCCS consolidation modules preferred
Demonstrated experience applying AI and advanced analytics to enhance financial processes, forecasting accuracy, and operational efficiency

Desired Qualities/Attributes:

Demonstrates strong initiative and sound business judgment in complex, fast-paced environments
Operates with a results-driven mindset, showing urgency and accountability to drive outcomes
Exhibits excellent organizational and time-management skills while balancing multiple priorities
Communicates effectively and leads projects and programs with clarity and discipline
Adapts quickly to changing business needs and shifting priorities
Builds strong relationships across the organization, effectively navigating conflict and influencing outcomes
Takes full ownership of initiatives from concept through execution and measurable results
Applies advanced problem-solving and analytical skills to address challenges and drive continuous improvement

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