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Area Finance Director- (Northeast Area)

TK Elevator Corporation Cranford, New Jersey, United States

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a world-leading innovator in vertical transportation and urban mobility. From engineering and installation to maintenance and digital transformation, we support all mobility systems, elevators, escalators, walkways, stairlifts and boarding bridges on any platform, at any time. With digital platforms like AGILE and the IoT platform MAX, we enable smarter, safer urban movement.With more that 50,000 employees, and 1,000+ global support centers, we are moved by what moves people.

TKE – Move Beyond.

TK Elevator is currently seeking an Area Finance Director for the Northeast Area.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Serve as a business partner and trusted advisor to the Area Vice President and Area leadership to drive business results as well as mid- and long-term strategic plans.
  • Gain understanding of financial and non-financial business drivers and provide insight to Area and Region Leadership on how to optimize performance.
  • Oversees the Finance operations of branches and overall area, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures; Ensures adherence to policies, procedures and controls, as well as GAAP and IFRS to ensure complete and accurate financial records.
  • Partner with the BU Finance teams and Shared Services to ensure global architecture is executed at local and area levels.
  • Ensures distribution of monthly Finance reports throughout area, providing insights and support for Branch Managers and Area Directors. Provide leadership and governance for timely and accurate financial reports and analysis to support better business decision making and overall area and region strategies.
  • Present monthly financial results to the area, with an understanding of key variances to measure performance.
  • Provides a set of key management reports and other KPIs easily understood by financial and non-financial personnel; creates presentations summarizing results of analyses to present to senior management.
  • Build financial acumen within the area through participation and active involvement to ensure adequate financial/operational reporting from these systems to allow branches/area/region to effectively use solid information to run the business.
  • In conjunction with area operations, oversees periodic reviews of backlog (NI, MOD and Repair) and job performance (Service) to ensure financial completeness and accuracy; ensure that the Area is capturing all annual revenue opportunities in all lines of business including pricing/rates and business cases on investment proposals
    with a clear demonstration of ROI.
  • Provides timely, complete and accurate budget information; leads annual budgeting planning; investigates variances from the budget; works with branches/area/region to get back to budget and reports significant issues to management.
  • Provides timely and accurate forecasting information; supporting rationale for variances from previous forecasts; works with area leadership and branches for plans to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Direct oversight and responsibility for managing all working capital performance metrics: overseeing periodic reviews of aged receivables in conjunction with branch operations and shared service support.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, Master’s in Accounting or Business Administration a plus Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) highly preferred.
  • 8+ years of experience for a major company or division of a large corporation with dispersed operations
  • Experience in either construction or service industry. POC accounting is a plus
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and IFRS
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required; experience with Oracle a plus

What makes us special

At TK Elevator, we offer more than just a role, we offer a place to grow, thrive, and make an impact.

Salary ranges listed below and the role offers a car allowance, fuel card, and annual incentive program.

Manhattan: $208,000- $254,000
Long Island/Northern NJ, Boston, MA: $190,000- $232,000
Other Parts of MA, NY, NJ: $160,000- $207,000

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Supplemental medical plans
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
  • Optional life and AD&D coverage
  • Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
  • Identity theft monitoring
  • Pet insurance
  • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match: Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

  • 15 days of vacation per year
  • 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
  • Paid sick leave, per company policy
  • Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator.com or call 1-844-427-5461.

Important note:

TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. We welcome applications from everyone we continously work towards an inclusive and barrier-free reality. Please do reach out to us and we will work on individual solutions tailored to you.

TKE – Move Beyond

Job details

Posting date:2026/07/14
Experience level:Experienced professionals
Contract limitation:Permanent, Full Time
Work Modality:On Site
Job family:Other
Job number:523

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Unsolicited Submissions from Recruitment Agencies and Third Parties

TK Elevator does not accept candidate submissions, applications, or profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or other third parties unless a written agreement has been executed in advance by an authorized representative of TK Elevator.

Benefits

Financials

Our financial benefits go beyond your salary, offering attractive extras that make a real difference. From retirement plans and allowances to discounts – at TKE, we empower you to actively shape your financial future.

Our financial benefits go beyond your salary, offering attractive extras that make a real difference. From retirement plans and allowances to discounts – at TKE, we empower you to actively shape your financial future.

Mobility

Move with flexibility – our mobility benefits support modern, sustainable, and personalized solutions. Whether for work or leisure, we help you reach your destination comfortably and eco-consciously.

Move with flexibility – our mobility benefits support modern, sustainable, and personalized solutions. Whether for work or leisure, we help you reach your destination comfortably and eco-consciously.

Family

At TKE, people come first – and that includes their personal environment. With our family benefits, balancing work and private life becomes much easier.

At TKE, people come first – and that includes their personal environment. With our family benefits, balancing work and private life becomes much easier.

Health

With a wide range of health and wellness programs, we create an environment where you can truly feel your best.

With a wide range of health and wellness programs, we create an environment where you can truly feel your best.

TKE+

TKE+ is about exclusive extras that make a real difference. Enjoy local perks like discounts, employee events, sports programs, meal subsidies, and health initiatives designed to enrich your everyday life.

TKE+ is about exclusive extras that make a real difference. Enjoy local perks like discounts, employee events, sports programs, meal subsidies, and health initiatives designed to enrich your everyday life.

Who we are

TK Elevator (TKE) is a global leader in vertical transportation and urban mobility. We provide engineering that keeps the world moving, including design, installation, and maintenance of elevators, escalators, walkways, lifts, passenger boarding bridges, stairlifts, platform lifts and home elevators – including multi-brand modernization and service any place, any time. With TK Elevator’s AI and digital solutions there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TK Elevator became independent following its separation from the thyssenkrupp group in 2020. The company achieved sales of €9.2 billion in fiscal year 2024/2025. With around 50,000 employees, 25,000 service technicians and over 1,000 support centers globally, we are moved by what moves people. TKE – Move Beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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