Senior Director of Finance

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Director of Finance to join the Lighting Sector Kenall Team. This is a Hybrid position in Kenosha, WI. As part of the executive management team, the Senior Director of Finance is responsible for the financial leadership and strategic financial planning of the business unit. They direct the finance and accounting teams following International Financial Reporting Standards, and the internal controls and compliance programs coordinated with the Legrand Internal Audit department. The Senior Director of Finance reports to the Lighting Sector VP, Finance. They have dotted line reporting to the brand Presidents and key relationships with the Lighting Sector VP, Operations. They serve as a business partner to the Presidents, and VP of Operations in forming and executing the strategic plan.

What Will You Do?

• Oversees all functions within the finance operation of the business unit, including accounts payable/receivable, credit and collections, general accounting, internal controls, financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, and treasury.
• Defines structure, roles, and responsibilities of finance organization in coordination Lighting Sector VP, Finance. Selects, manages, develops, and evaluates the performance of finance staff; recommends and implements personnel actions.
• Prepares or directs preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and financial reports required by the organization or regulatory agencies promptly.
• Recommends and develops policies, procedures, and systems to meet short and long term financial objectives. Anticipates the effect of these changes and communicates impact to stakeholders.
• Ensures an accounting control environment is in place to support SOX compliance and meet or exceed internal audit requirements and annual SOX testing.
• Maintains current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Conducts or coordinates audits of entity accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes and takes appropriate corrective actions as required.
• Performs work on strategic projects and other similar and related duties as required.

Required Skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; MBA or CPA highly desired.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years progressive finance experience. At least five years of operations finance and accounting management (i.e., VP, director, controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager).
• 5+ years manufacturing accounting/finance experience required.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge and proven application of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership practices, production methods, and coordination of people and resources and an intense, goal-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to lead and manage an accounting team and successfully develop staff members.
• Collaborative – recognized for effective relationship building skills.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities, analyze complex financial situations, and implement corrective actions at both the strategic and functional level.
• Strong operations finance and general accounting or finance background.
• High energy; a can-do attitude when challenges occur.
• Naturally takes on challenging assignments.
• Strong organizational values and integrity.
• Speaks with confidence – carries him or herself with executive presence.
• Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software, e-mail and meeting management software. Expert-level, Microsoft Excel skills are a plus.
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to identify trends and establish proactive corrective actions.
• Limited travel within North America.

About Legrand

Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting.  We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.  LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity.  For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Lighting Sector

Legrand’s Lighting Sector consists of five lighting brands; Pinnacle, Finelite, Focal Point, and OCL which focus on architectural, decorative, and downlighting and Kenall which focuses on lighting for demanding environments.  We employ a talented group of employees that love lighting to design and manufacture high performance, energy efficient LED lighting solutions for applications in commercial, educational, healthcare, as well as challenging environments such as tunnels and correctional facilities.  With an eye toward sustainable design, our focus is on specification-oriented products and solutions that meet the functional needs of spaces while working in harmony with the designer’s vision for those spaces. We work with architects, engineers, and contractors to supply lighting built specifically for their client’s projects.   

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