Director of Finance & Administration

Director of Finance & Administration role in Phoenix, NY focused on building and scaling U.S. finance, controlling, and indirect shared services for Daldrop SBB.

Responsibilities

• Own local finance, accounting, and financial controlling for the U.S. entity
• Set up and run compliant accounting and controlling processes aligned with US GAAP, local tax requirements, and Group policies
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reporting, and variance analyses
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning for U.S. operations
• Serve as the primary finance counterpart for external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and authorities
• Drive transparency, data quality, and timely reporting to Group Finance
• Provide structured financial insight to support strategic decisions during rapid growth
• Functional leadership and administration responsibility for indirect shared services with operational enablement and alignment to global standards, including:
• IT & ERP Support: Coordinate local business IT services, applications, and infrastructure in line with Global IT and ERP governance
• Human Resources: Oversee the local HR function through the local HR Manager, supporting staffing, onboarding, HR administration, training, and payroll coordination aligned with global HR frameworks
• Procurement (Operational Focus): Oversee financial operational procurement processes, supplier coordination, and purchasing aligned with global sourcing strategies
• Quality & Documentation Administration: Oversee documentation control and quality-related administrative processes in coordination with operational and engineering teams
• Risk Management & Compliance: Implement and develop the Group risk management and compliance framework, including commercial and contractual matters relevant to U.S. construction and manufacturing environments
• Support setup and scaling of the U.S. organization, including structures, roles, and processes for indirect functions
• Take a hands-on approach during the initial phase by personally executing key finance and administrative tasks while scalable systems are built
• Support hiring, onboarding, and development of indirect function teams, including participation in recruitment and team build-up
• As the organization matures, balance execution and delegation as indirect teams expand
• Coordinate the rollout and ongoing operation of the global ERP system as local steering lead
• Ensure accurate local implementation of global finance, controlling, and administrative processes
• Act as an interface between U.S. operations and global process owners to maintain consistency and usability
• Ensure compliance with local legal, financial, HR, and data protection requirements
• Support identification, assessment, and mitigation of operational and financial risks at the U.S. entity level
• Adapt global compliance and risk management standards to U.S. regulatory and commercial expectations
• Collaborate with the U.S. leadership team across Sales, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Construction Project Delivery
• Coordinate with Group Finance, Global HR, Global IT, and other central shared service functions
• Bridge U.S. operational needs with global governance requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• 8–10+ years of progressive experience in finance and administration
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial construction, or engineered systems environments preferred
• Demonstrated experience building or scaling finance operations, shared services, or administrative functions
• Prior exposure to international or matrixed reporting environments strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, tax regulations, and HR-related financial governance
• Proven leadership across multidisciplinary functions
• Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset with strategic judgment
• Strong financial discipline, structured thinking, and risk awareness
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Familiarity with various financial software
• Fluent English (German not required)
• Occasional travel

Technologies

• ERP
• US GAAP

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Role Overview

• Reports directly to the U.S. President, with a dotted line to the Group CFO
• Combines hands-on execution during the build-up phase with strategic leadership to create a scalable, well-governed organization
• Daldrop SBB LLC opened nearly seven years ago and is entering a major growth phase with the opening of its largest manufacturing expansion outside of Germany in April 2026

Job Details

• Location: Phoenix, NY (onsite)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: USD 110,000 - 130,000 per year (plus benefits)
• Work location: In person

Application Questions

• How many years of finance leadership experience do you have?
• Do you have experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting?
• Do you have experience building or improving finance processes or systems (including ERP implementations)? If yes, briefly describe.

Other

• People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process