Regional Head of Finance, North America

Job Function

Finance

The role

Job Summary

At SoftwareOne, Finance is more than stewardship and reporting. It is a strategic partner to the business, enabling better decisions, stronger performance, and sustainable value creation.

The Regional Head of Finance is the senior finance leader and independent financial conscience of NORAM. As a trusted partner to the Regional President and leadership team, the role ensures financial discipline, transparency and governance, while translating financial insight into action to improve profitability, cash generation and sustainable growth. As an extension of Group Finance, the Regional Head of Finance aligns regional execution with global standards and priorities and represents NORAM on the Global Finance Leadership Team.

The role requires domestic and international travel across North America, with periodic travel to Switzerland and other offices, approximately 6-8 trips per year and up to 40% travel.

SoftwareOne is an AI-forward company. We expect leaders to embrace AI practically and lead by example, using it to improve productivity, decision-making and business outcomes.

Role & Responsibilities

Financial leadership and business partnership

• Own the regional finance agenda and advise the Regional President, Regional Leadership Team, and country leaders on strategic, commercial, and operational decisions.
• Provide clear, fact-based insight on performance, trends, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Drive recovery plans where performance is below budget or expectations.

Performance management, planning and reporting

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial analysis, and scenario modeling across NORAM.
• Own the financial representation of NORAM in the Monthly Trading Updates (MTU) and act as the financial gatekeeper for Deal Desk decisions.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and relevant reporting in line with Group standards, including performance against budget, forecast, prior year, and key KPIs.
• Ensure budgets and forecasts are realistic, appropriately ambitious, supported by the business, and converted into accountable execution plans.

Accounting, governance, and compliance

• Oversee monthly and year-end closing, IFRS reporting, statutory accounts, tax compliance, external audits, and local regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a strong regional control environment and ensure compliance with Group policies, internal controls, the Delegation of Authority, and local statutory and tax requirements, if not delegates to the countries.
• Act as the escalation point for material finance matters and ensure decisions are properly documented and governed.

Cash flow and working capital

• Drive disciplined management of collections of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash conversion.
• Ensure transparent and reliable cash-flow reporting and promote profitable growth that is sustainably self-financing.

Process excellence and integration

• Standardize and improve finance processes, systems, controls, and reporting to increase efficiency, consistency, scalability, and data quality.
• Coordinate effectively with Group Finance, global Finance Directors, payroll, and the Finance Shared Services Center, with clear service expectations and accountability.
• Lead the finance integration of acquisitions, new entities, operating models, and systems. Support M&A initiatives as required.
• Use AI and automation pragmatically to improve workflows, insight, decision-making, and productivity.

People & Organizational Leadership

• Lead and develop the NORAM finance organization, with clear accountability, effective structures, and efficient resource deployment.
• Coach and empower finance leaders, strengthen succession and talent pipelines, and build an active regional finance community with consistent ways of working.

What we need to see from you

What you offer

• Demonstrated experience using AI in a practical, applied way — such as improving workflows, automating tasks, enabling better decision‑making, or increasing impact in prior roles. This does not require deep technical or engineering expertise in AI; we value applied use, experimenting, and a mindset of curiosity and continuous learning.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience in a complex, high volume, high transaction, multi-country, matrixed organization, ideally within technology, software, services, or consulting.
• Experience in leading the full finance agenda for of a large geographical region (400+ people, $500M+, $120m in GP) of a large global corporation, supported by strong IFRS, controls, audit, tax, statutory, and governance expertise.
• Proven ability to improve business performance, standardize processes, strengthen controls, and hold regional and global stakeholders accountable.
• Strong commercial judgment, analytical capability, stakeholder management, and communication skills across cultures and organizational levels. Self-starter with strong work ethic and a passion for a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated people leadership, coaching, succession planning, and organization-development capability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related discipline; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• Fluent English; Spanish and/or Portuguese is an advantage.
• Practical experience applying AI or automation to improve finance workflows, decisions, or productivity.

The preceding job profile has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. Additional duties may be assigned and may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

We are not able to consider candidates residing in the state of Hawaii currently.

Success Criteria

• Timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting and closing, with full compliance across NORAM.
• Improved profitability, forecast accuracy, working capital, cash conversion, and sustainable free cash flow.
• Effective controls and transparent ownership of financial risks and corrective actions.
• Harmonized processes, systems, and reporting, with measurable improvements in efficiency and data quality.
• A capable, accountable, and engaged regional finance team with a strong succession pipeline.

Organizational Alignment

• Reports to the Group CFO, with a strong dotted line to the Americas Regional President.
• Member of the Regional Leadership Team and Global Finance Leadership Team.
• Leads the NORAM finance function, with approximately 3-4 direct reports and 50-60 team members.

What we offer

• Generous pay with bi-annual bonus structure
• Independent environment without a lot of red tape where you are empowered to make decisions
• Substantial benefits package that includes:
  • Full suite of medical coverage with A+ carriers, Dental, and Vision with strong employer contributions; Additional voluntary coverage available for Pets, Identity Theft Protection, Accident & Critical Illness
  • 401k program with employer matching 50% up to the first 10% of employee’s contributions
  • Wellness plan that includes credits to premiums and employer contributions towards the savings plan of your choice; Access to EAP and concierge services as well as pre-paid legal at no cost
  • Abundant time off that includes paid holidays, floating holidays, your birthday off, a volunteer day, and discretionary time off (DTO)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Learning and development opportunities galore, including tuition reimbursement
  • Specific to Milwaukee-based office employees: company-paid parking
• Winning culture, inclusive environment, and friendly people all over the world
• A remote-friendly organization, with colleagues working remotely either part or full-time

As a culture first organization, being together is how we learn and grow. Where possible, we come together in-person at least 3 days for collaboration, support, and to have some fun. Where there is no physical location, we give all our employees an equal cultural experience through a remote setting.

Target compensation for this role will be $250-300K USD (mix of base salary and bonus). Actual offers may be higher or lower than this range and will be determined based on a variety of factors, including (but not limited to) candidates’ qualifications, experience, education, and work location.

Why SoftwareOne?

SoftwareOne is a global software and cloud solutions provider and distributor, powered by around 12,000 people across more than 70 countries. But what really makes us SoftwareOne is our people: curious minds, different perspectives, and talented teams working together to solve real challenges and create meaningful impact. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, explore new possibilities, and build a career that’s uniquely yours, while helping shape what’s next in technology.

Accommodations

SoftwareOne welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and abilities to apply. If you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process, email us at reasonable.accommodations@softwareone.com. Please include the role for which you are applying and your country location. Someone from our organization that is not part of the decision-making process will be in touch to discuss your specific needs, and we will make every effort to accommodate you. Any information shared will be stored securely and treated in the strictest of confidence in line with GDPR.

At SoftwareOne, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Additionally, we encourage experienced individuals that have taken an intentional career break and are now prepared to return to work to explore our SOAR program.