Do you want to oversee all financial aspects of our business in the U.S. and play a significant role in the future development of KOMPAN Inc.? As CFO of KOMPAN Inc, you will develop and drive strategic initiatives in collaboration with the executive team, and you will interact closely with the business on financial and strategical matters.
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for North America to join our team at our regional headquarters in Austin, Texas. This key leadership role oversees all financial operations across the U.S. and serves as a vital link between our North American business and global finance team. The CFO will report directly to the Group CFO based in Odense, Denmark, and work in close collaboration with the President of North America, also based in Austin.
Strategic financial management aligned with our business
As CFO of KOMPAN Inc., you will lead and inspire our U.S. finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, effective delegation, and continuous improvement. You will ensure the team has the skills and capabilities needed to support the company’s strategic goals. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving the continued growth and success of KOMPAN Inc.
In this role, you will be responsible for driving strategic projects with the aim of improving processes, profitability and exploring new business opportunities. This includes:
- Partner closely with the North American President to drive execution of the 3-, 5-, and 10-year strategic growth plans.
- Lead output and cost efficiency initiatives to improve overall financial performance.
- Optimize and enhance profitability through effective discount management.
- Create and streamline procurement processes for indirect spend and service-related expenses.
Further main responsibilities include:
- Improving business transparency to enable the business to make timely and fact-based decisions.
- Supporting decision-making through thorough review of contracts.
- Being proactive in changing management processes related to a fast-growing organization and fast developing business.
- Taking joint leading role responsibility in strategic and business dialogs with Group management and with the senior leadership team of KOMPAN Inc.
Other responsibilities include:
- Being responsible for financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including driving the budget and forecasting process, as well as managing working capital and cash flow.
- Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, regulatory filings, and reports, in compliance with accounting standards.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in Austin, TX.
Senior financial leader with hands-on experience
You hold a master’s degree in finance or related field and have proven experience (typically 10+ years) in a senior financial leadership role, preferably from companies with complexity, including project selling and installation.
You have strategically been leading finance in a business, department or division totaling +300M USD. It may include roles such as Chief Financial Officer, Finance Director, Head of Finance, or similar positions.
As you will lead a team of financial professionals, we are seeking a person with solid leadership skills, including the ability to delegate, empower, collaborate and mentor.
Further, you are/have:
- Strong business acumen and curiosity and a strong will to win and constantly improve all aspects of the business.
- Basic knowledge of financial reporting, cost accounting, and process optimization.
- Ability to link financial figures with operational processes and detect key value drives in the business.
- Advanced proficiency in financial software, ERP systems and Power BI.
Perks and Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental plans
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Competitive PTO and robust holiday schedule
KOMPAN - Who are we?
For more than 50 years, KOMPAN has researched, designed, and built innovative and imaginative commercial playground equipment and outdoor fitness sites that captivate all ages and abilities.
In collaboration with our global headquarters in Denmark, KOMPAN designs, manufactures, and installs more than 1,000 sites a month across 94 different countries. Our North American headquarters, located in Austin, Texas, supports field sales around the U.S. and Canada.
At KOMPAN, we take pride in our commitment to the global environment. We exceed sustainability efforts and make it possible to lower carbon emissions by utilizing recycled ocean waste, consumer-recycled plastics, and textile wastes to create playgrounds that are born green or made green.
Ready to lead a team that makes play possible?
We are a vibrant working community with sales offices in approximately 25 countries, distributors in more than 60 countries and approximately 2,000 passionate employees globally, all working towards our purpose to create healthier and happier communities.
Working for us, you will be part of energetic activities and professional playfulness, where you can share your ideas and develop your career as you help enrich the lives of people of all ages through play and exercise around the globe. And that is a powerful purpose to be part of.
We work cross-functionally in teams and across cultures in different countries. We believe cultural differences enable us to promote high quality and good results. Yes. It is no secret that we focus on results, but we also appreciate that you bring all of you to work. We are on an exciting growth journey, and you are welcome!
Let’s Play!
KOMPAN is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
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