POSITION SUMMARY Vertiv, a integral leader in critical infrastructure solutions and services, is seeking a dynamic Finance Director to join our Americas Finance team as the Director of Finance overseeing 5 manufacturing sites in Mexico and 1 in Texas. This role oversees a financial scope encompassing $6B+ in sales, 10M+ production hours, and nearly $1B in conversion costs. Your role will include managing a team of plant controllers and finance professionals to provide strategic and operational leadership, value-added reporting and analysis, and effective internal controls over spending, workforce planning, and inventory management across all 6 sites.
You will be in frequent contact with Operations Leadership at each plant & regionally, and will be responsible for driving financial consistency, cross-border compliance, and operational excellence across the multi-site network. This role requires a self-starter with strong experience in manufacturing finance, multi-site operational leadership, cross-border financial management, and process improvement.
RESPONSIBILITIES Operational Finance & Cost Management Lead initiatives to improve conversion costs (labor, overhead, and manufacturing efficiency) across all 6 plants.
Develop and standardize cost metrics, KPIs, and benchmarking practices across all sites to enable meaningful cross-plant comparisons.
Analyze cost structures across both Mexico and Texas operations to identify margin improvement opportunities and quantify cost impacts.
Drive consistency in financial processes and reporting standards across all facilities.
Workforce Planning & Control Lead financial oversight of hourly and salaried headcount capacity planning across all facilities.
Monitor and report on production hours, labor utilization, and workforce productivity metrics.
Partner with operations and HR to align staffing models with production demand and financial targets.




Capital Planning & Implementation Oversee the financial evaluation, prioritization, and tracking of capital expendituresacross the 6-plant network.
Partner with engineering and operations teams to ensure robust business cases and ROI analysis for capital projects.
Monitor project execution against financial targets, timelines, and expected returns.
Drive post-investment reviews to ensure accountability and continuous improvement.
Inventory & Working Capital Management Lead strategies to optimize inventory levels, improve turns, and reduce excess and obsolete stock.
Collaborate with supply chain and operations to balance service levels with working capital efficiency.
Monitor and report on key working capital metrics, identifying opportunities for cash flow improvement.
Implement controls and processes to enhance inventory accuracy and valuation, including oversight of physical inventories, cycle count adherence, and work order variance review.
Financial Reporting & Compliance Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for all plants.
Oversee plant-level close processes, variance analysis, and performance reportingwith consolidated multi-site views.
Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and cross-border regulatory requirements.
Oversee foreign exchange exposure monitoring and reporting.
Ensure compliance with Mexican and U.S. tax, customs, and duty requirements as they relate to manufacturing operations.
Provide clear,



actionable financial insights to senior leadership.
Business Partnership & Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to plant managers and senior operations leadership.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of plant controllers and finance professionals.
Drive a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Support strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Serve as the primary finance liaison for cross-border operational decisions.
Success Profile Strong background in manufacturing finance, with multi-site oversight experience (preferably in Mexico).
Deep understanding of cost accounting, standard costing, and operational KPIs.
Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive change in complex environments.
Experience managing cross-border financial operations (U.S./Mexico preferred)
Hands-on leader who can operate both strategically and tactically.
QUALIFICATIONS Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Finance, or Accounting; MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance including financial and operations leadership
3+ years of multi-site finance leadership experience
Advanced knowledge of operational metrics, cost accounting, and inventory management
Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
Bilingual English/Spanish required
Preferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience with U.S.-Mexico manufacturing operations (maquiladora/IMMEX program knowledge a plus)
Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performance teams
Ability to pull together and summarize large amounts of data into concise explanations
Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
ERP systems experience, preferably Oracle

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