Unger Enterprises, a BISSELL, Inc. subsidiary is looking for a Divisional Chief Financial Officer. This position will report to the CEO, Unger Enterprises and we be located in Bridgeport, Connecticut (strongly preferred) or Grand Rapids, MI (Bissell Headquarters) however fully remote candidates that are highly qualified will also be considered.
Website: www.ungerglobal.com
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Founded in 1964 in Hamburg, Germany, Unger has become a global leader in professional
and commercial cleaning tools. With deep roots in professional window cleaning, the
company has expanded into janitorial, sanitation, and retail channels, distributing products
to over 80 countries. Headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Unger employs nearly 300
people across facilities in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and France.
In 2025, Unger Enterprises became part of Bissell, Inc, a strategic move that positions the
company for continued growth, innovation, and operational synergy. As a division within
the Bissell portfolio, Unger remains focused on delivering high-quality, ergonomic, and
productivity-enhancing cleaning tools to professionals and consumers alike.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Unger is seeking a high-potential, hands-on Divisional CFO to lead the finance function
within the division. This position will oversee all financial operations of our multinational
subsidiary, including financial reporting and analysis, accounting, tax, and cash flow
management, in addition to providing strategic financial guidance to drive the subsidiary’s
growth and profitability. The Divisional CFO will also collaborate with BISSELL’s corporate
teams across several of the key finance and accounting functions.
This role will also maintain a strong dotted-line relationship with the CFO of Bissell, Inc.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with operational finance capabilities, who can lead
a lean finance team, drive performance metrics, and provide insight into ongoing
commercial and supply chain decisions.
This position is ideal for a finance leader looking to step into a broader business-partnering
role with visibility across all aspects of the P&L, while gaining exposure to other divisions
within Bissell.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Serve as a strategic and operational partner to the Divisional CEO, supporting decision
making across commercial, operational, and supply chain functions.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes for Unger
Enterprises.
• Maintain accountability for divisional P&L performance, working cross-functionally to
drive profitability and margin expansion.
• Collaborate with Bissell corporate finance team on consolidated reporting, compliance,
and group-level planning.
• Provide financial oversight on cost structure, pricing strategy, working capital, and
capital expenditures.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes in
accordance with corporate guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to local and international financial regulations and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of general tax compliance requirements for multinational
operations, including transfer pricing and local tax regulations. Experience working
with tax advisors to ensure all reporting and regulatory requirements are met.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and analytics capabilities within
the finance function.
• Support integration and transformation initiatives related to the acquisition, shared
services, and KPI alignment.
• Lead and develop a small finance and accounting team based in Bridgeport and
remotely.
• Provide financial analysis and business case support for product launches, commercial
partnerships, and operational initiatives.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with prior operational CFO experience,
with a track record in, accounting, or business unit finance leadership in a
manufacturing or branded products environment.
• Prior experience in a division or subsidiary of a larger enterprise, ideally within a M&A
influenced setting.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory, and supply chain finance.
• Solid foundation in financial systems (e.g., ERP, BI tools) and analytics.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, communicate effectively, and influence
senior stakeholders.
• Ability to travel 10-20% (flexible)(Headquarters/Germany/Michigan...)
• High level of integrity, work ethic, and adaptability.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,; MBA or CPA preferred.
SUCCESS ATTRIBUTES
Collaborative Leadership
• Builds trust across functions and with parent company stakeholders.
• Effectively balances strategic thinking with day-to-day financial discipline.
Business Acumen
• Understands what drives commercial success and how finance can enable it.
• Brings insights to the table, not just numbers.
Operational Excellence
• Drives accountability through data and metrics.
• Continuously seeks process improvement and simplification.
WHY JOIN
• Be part of a respected brand with global reach and growth potential.
• Step into a key finance leadership role with autonomy and ownership.
• Gain exposure to post-merger integration.
• Work in a values-driven culture that prizes quality, innovation, and teamwork.
