Chief Financial Officer

Join Panasonic Energy As A Chief Financial Officer Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a Chief Financial Officer? Then we're looking for you Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we're building the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you'll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. The criticality of this role cannot be overstated. Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America (PECNA) is scaling from a single high-velocity site to an enterprise-grade, multi-site manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries. The CFO is a key member of PECNA's executive leadership team, reporting directly to the President and dotted line to the CFO of the business segment. The CFO will be a highly strategic business advisor and operator who leads all finance functions for PECNA's Nevada (NV) and Kansas (KS) giga-factory sites and serves as a critical bridge to Panasonic North America Corporate Finance and Panasonic HQ in Japan. The CFO will work to build the capabilities of the finance / accounting team, ensure tactical execution, and provide the leadership necessary to support the continued growth of the business. Experience working in a multi-national, high-volume continuous manufacturing environment will be a major benefit to the CFO and PECNA. The ideal candidate must be able to work well in a dynamic, growth oriented, and collaborative environment. The Company's leadership team prides itself on its ability to make key decisions as a team, all working very hard toward the same objectives. This role will be very strategic in nature, as the CFO will lead execution of strategic financial operational objectives across the business providing accuracy, transparency, and efficiency while building world-class finance capabilities to support a rapidly evolving, complex, and matrixed organization. The successful candidate will bring the right level of executive presence, combined with an entrepreneurial, hands‑on approach to the table. The CFO must be visionary and influential, with an ability to engage internal stakeholders at all levels. Most importantly, the candidate must have a positive attitude and a strong work ethic while also being respectful, friendly, and caring. The CFO will be known for the following characteristics : Servant Leadership : Firmly believes that the company will be most successful when his / her employees are well served. Caring not just about the business goals, but the well-being of every member of his / her team, as only true success can be achieved through effectively mentoring and enriching the lives of others. Ethics and Values : Adhere to a code of conduct with a moral compass focused on the highest level of integrity and ethics; lives by Konosuke Matsushita's Seven Basic Business Principles : Contribution to Society, Fairness and Honesty, Cooperation and Team Spirit, Untiring Effort for Improvement, Courtesy and Humility, Adaptability, and Gratitude. Leading By Example : Demonstrating and fostering, by example, a sense of urgency, strong commitment / accountability, client‑focus and sound decision making to achieving goals. Business Acumen : Knowledge of the competitive landscape, current and emerging practices within the industry. Vision and Purpose : Embracing and communicating the business' vision and its goals and reflecting a dedication to success which inspires and motivates. Inspirational : Encouraging and inspiring colleagues and subordinates to stretch beyond what they thought they could accomplish. Leadership and Conflict Resolution : Being bold enough to diplomatically state opinions which may not always be popular. Ability to work through controversy making conflicts opportunities for improvement and striving for win / win resolutions. Qualifications Requirements - Required and / or Preferred : Education Basic / Required : Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration is required. Preferred : CPA and / or MBA Essential Qualifications : 10+ years of progressive finance leadership in complex, high-volume manufacturing environments; experience scaling from startup to enterprise operations. 5 years leading multi‑site teams with a track‑record of leadership success. Multi‑national experience required, ideally with Japanese or other Asia‑based parent companies and cross‑border reporting to Corporate / HQ. Strong command of US GAAP and IFRS; SOX design and operationalization; "Big Four" or national firm experience preferred. Demonstrated success rebuilding finance functions, implementing ERPs / EPMs, and establishing enterprise‑grade processes and controls. Advanced financial modeling, scenario analysis, and decision‑support; proven capital allocation discipline and post‑investment review rigor. Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, creative skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making based on accurate and timely financial analyses. Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with various stakeholders, customers, vendors, and internal departments. Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization, including staff based at remote locations. Strong operational aptitude with proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives. Demonstrated track‑record building successful teams, including mentoring existing talent and adding capabilities where required to enhance the capabilities of the finance organization. Explicit knowledge of accounting controls and proven success in implementation of compliance programs, both domestically and abroad. Technically astute; hands‑on leader possessing strong business analysis skills. Preferred Qualifications : Experience working in a high‑volume continuous manufacturing environment is preferred. Ability to take innovative approaches to improve processes and solve problems Ability to understand different cultures to establish reliable and effective communication within a diverse and complicated environment Skills in MS Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) Multi‑site and global experience are highly desirable Spanish and / or Japanese desirable, including reading, writing, and speaking Physical Demands : Physical Activities : (Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to) Sit : 25% Walk : 25% Stand : 25% Lift : 25% Required Lifting and Carrying : (Required frequency is : Not required (0%), Occasional (1‑33%), Frequent (34‑66%), Continuous (67‑100%) Up to 10 lbs. : Occasional Up to 20 lbs. : Occasional Up to 35 lbs. : Occasional Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.) : Occasional Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well‑being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health : Highly inclusive and class‑leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance Employee assistance programs that support total well‑being with complimentary session offered each and every month Company‑matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition Simplified access to self‑guided and representative‑supported short and long‑term financial wellness and retirement planning Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth Where You'll Be For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond #J-18808-Ljbffr