Sr. Controller Americas

Overview

REGO-FIX Americas encompasses the United States, Mexico, and Brazil and operates as part of a global Swiss leader in precision tooling, renowned for the original ER collet system and for quality, reliability, and precision. The Americas region is led from its Whitestown, Indiana headquarters, with subsidiaries in Mexico and Brazil, supporting sales, technical services, and operations across aerospace, automotive, electronics, heavy equipment, and medical technology. The U.S. Center for Machining Excellence further enhances regional capabilities through application support, technical collaboration, and training.

Reporting and Collaboration

The position reports functionally to the Chief Financial Officer of REGO-FIX AG, the Swiss parent company, with a weekly cadence of policy discussions. It collaborates closely with the President of REGO-FIX Tooling Corp and the General Manager for Latin American Operations, with monthly reviews. On a day-to-day basis, it reports to the General Manager of RFUS and follows RFUS Employee Handbook policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy and Planning: support management in shaping and executing the organization's financial strategy aligned with long-term goals, provide financial insights for strategic decisions, and lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Financial Operations: oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for RFUS and LATAM, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), maintain standard operating procedures documenting policies and procedures with strong internal controls, and manage cash flow, liquidity, and financial risk.
• Leadership and Collaboration: lead and mentor the finance team, work with external PEO and internal staff to lead HR functions within RFUS, collaborate with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and capital allocation, act as a trusted advisor to the President RFUS, General Manager LATAM, the board, and other stakeholders, manage 2 to 3 direct reports within the Finance / HR Team, and oversee accounting firms conducting financial reporting in Brazil and Mexico.
• Risk Management: assess and manage financial risks, including investments, debt, and operational risks; maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness; oversee CPA review and audit preparation; develop policies to mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Fundraising and Capital Management: manage relationships with banks, investors, and other financial institutions; collaborate with the RFCH CFO to optimize capital structure and secure cost-effective access to capital.
• Strategic Reporting and Analysis: provide in-depth financial analysis and reporting to support organizational goals; monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and recommend performance improvements; present financial updates to the board and stakeholders.
• LATAM: work with LATAM personnel to develop and pursue financial goals.

Qualifications and Experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; an MBA or CPA is preferred.

Experience: 7+ years in senior financial leadership roles, ideally with exposure to operations in multiple countries; experience in the relevant industry is advantageous. Strong knowledge of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements. Expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis. Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills. Experience with ERP systems and advanced financial tools. Bi-lingual fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is advantageous but not mandatory.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Vision: ability to align financial goals with organizational objectives.
• Analytical Skills: capability to interpret complex financial data and identify actionable insights.
• Leadership: proven track record of guiding high-performing teams.
• Integrity: commitment to ethical financial practices and compliance.
• Communication: ability to engage with management at various levels and across diverse cultural backgrounds.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application documents to [email protected]. Your application will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Employment Type and Benefits

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Flexible schedule, Health insurance, On-site gym, Paid sick time, Paid time off, Parental leave, Travel reimbursement, Work from home

Location and Work Arrangement

Location: Whitestown, IN 46075

Work Location: In person