Director of Finance North America (Controller)
| Req Number: | LXHUGZ |
| Location: | Dallas, TX |
| Posted: | 9/24/2025 |
| Category: | Consumer : Retail/Apparel |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Director of Finance North America (Controller).
Company Overview:
• A family-owned Swiss chocolatier with more than 230 retail stores worldwide and a fast-growing footprint across North America
• The company produces all of its premium chocolate in Switzerland and imports it for retail distribution in the U.S. and Canada, supported by a 43,000 sq. ft. warehouse and corporate office in Dallas, TX
• With more than 700 employees globally, the company is expanding rapidly, opening 10–14 new stores per year, including 8 U.S. locations and 2 in Canada planned for this year
• Leadership emphasizes growth, accountability, and collaboration, offering employees the opportunity to join a high-performance environment with meaningful long-term career advancement
Role Summary:
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to store teams and senior leadership, identifying opportunities, supporting budgets, P&L management, and financial planning for future growth
• Lead all aspects of financial operations for North America, including monthly close, reporting, variance analysis, and alignment with Swiss counterparts
• Oversee lease accounting, insurance accounting, and financial controls to support a rapidly expanding retail footprint
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and performance tracking to double company size over the next 5 years
• Serve as a visible leader in the Dallas office, ensuring financial and operational continuity when senior leadership is traveling
• Mentor and manage finance staff, including accounts payable and a financial analyst, setting goals and performance standards
Team Structure:
• Member of the North American Executive Team
• Reports directly to the President, North America
• Partners closely with Swiss Group Finance and cross-functional U.S. leadership
• Direct reports include Accounts Payable and Financial Analyst
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/MBA preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive finance experience in retail, consumer products, or related industries
• Strong generalist background with proven ability to lead budgeting, P&L management, and FP&A in a midsize or high-growth company
• Experience with lease accounting, insurance accounting, and multi-unit retail strongly preferred
• Outgoing, client-facing, and resolution-oriented, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced international environment with frequent cross-border collaboration
Compensation & Benefits:
• Base Salary: ~$160K (flexible depending on experience)
• Bonus: 15% of base salary
• Full benefits package including 401(k), 11 holidays, and 2+ weeks of vacation (increasing with tenure)
• Travel: 4 trips per year to Switzerland and quarterly regional meetings
• Preference for candidates in the Dallas area, though relocation support is available
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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