Description The Global Director of Operations Finance & NA Regional Controller is a finance leader responsible for driving profitability, operational performance, and financial integrity across CTS’ global manufacturing operations. This role partners closely with Corporate, Operations, and Product Management teams to support decision-making, improve margins, and ensure consistent financial practices worldwide. Reporting to the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Finance Lead within the Advanced Materials & Solutions business unit, this position oversees global operations finance activities including standard costing, cost variance analysis, cost savings initiatives, and working capital performance. The role also leads financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting for operations and coordinates closely with corporate finance. As the NA Regional Controller, this leader is accountable for financial controls, reporting accuracy, and compliance across North American manufacturing sites, with site controllers reporting directly into the role. The position plays a key role in developing finance talent, standardizing processes, and implementing best practices across a global footprint. This role requires strong manufacturing finance expertise, hands-on experience with SAP, and a proven ability to partner with operations leadership to influence performance. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic thinking and operational execution, along with strong leadership and communication skills in a global manufacturing environment. Skills Accounting, Financial reporting, Leadership, Development, Performance Management, Oracle HFM, SAP, CPA, MBA, Advanced Excel, Leadership Experience Top Skills Details Accounting,Financial reporting,Leadership,Development,Performance Management,Oracle HFM,SAP,CPA,MBA,Advanced Excel,Leadership Experience Additional Skills & Qualifications Strategic & Business Acumen • Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing operations, supply chain, and product cost drivers • Ability to assess financial impacts of operational decisions, capital investments, and make-versus-buy analyses • Experience supporting strategic initiatives such as footprint optimization, automation, or capacity expansion Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies • Experience helping operations teams quantify financial benefits of productivity and efficiency initiatives • Ability to establish and track KPIs tied to operational and financial performance Advanced Financial Analysis & Decision Support • Strong scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis skills • Experience supporting pricing, mix, margin, and profitability analysis • Ability to identify risks and opportunities through trend and variance analysis and recommend corrective actions Systems, Data & Process Improvement • Experience driving ERP improvements, system integrations, or reporting enhancements in SAP environments • Comfort working with large data sets and improving data quality and reporting consistency • Ability to streamline month-end close, forecasting, and management reporting processes Global Collaboration & Cultural Awareness • Experience working across cultures, geographies, and time zones • Strong interpersonal skills to build credibility and influence with global stakeholders • Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, evolving global organizations Governance, Compliance & Risk Management • Understanding of SOX, internal audit requirements, and manufacturing finance controls • Ability to identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate controls and mitigation strategies Executive Presence & Communication • Executive-level presence with the ability to communicate confidently with leadership • Strong written and verbal communication sk Experience Level Expert Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lisle, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $89.00 - $93.75/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Lisle,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. 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