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Finance Director - Freight Forwarding
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The Finance Director is a senior leadership role responsible for leading the financial strategy, controlling processes, and overall fiscal management of the freight forwarding business for Gebruder Weiss N.A.
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or related field; CPA/CA/ACCA/CMA prefered
- 10+ years of finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
- Prior experience in freight forwarding, logistics or supply chain required
- Strong knowledge of international logistics, trade compliance and customs regulations
- Already gathered some experience in an international environment
- Advanced profiency in ERP/TMA systems and financial modeling
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities; able to work under pressure
Your Duties
- Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business goals
- Provide startegic financial insights for pricing, trade lanes, procurement and expansion
- Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-term financial planning
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing with accurate P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting
- Implement internal controls and ensure IFRS/local GAAP compliance
- Lead internal and external audits; mitigate financial and operational risks
- Optimize cash flow through AR/AP management and credit control
- Manage banking relationships, treasury operations, FX exposure, and liquidity planning
What we offer
Join a global leader in logistics and freight forwarding, where your financial expertise will drive strategic growth and operational excellence across international markets.
Monica Luna
+1 847 795 4300
https://www.gw-world.com/locations/united-states/chicago-headquarter
Gebrüder Weiss is a global leader in international transport and logistics with a 550-year history of moving- goods while growing careers. If you want to move products via land, water or air with a company at the forefront of sustainability in logistics, then join the Gebrüder Weiss Team.Would you like to find out more about us?
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* Gebrüder Weiss is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.
