Vice President Finance

About This Role

This role will support the CFO in analyzing financial performance, driving budgeting and forecasting processes, evaluating growth opportunities, and managing company resources. It focuses on implementing financial strategy for both current and long-term business goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance
• Participate in developing the corporation's plans and programs as a strategic partner
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, new programs/strategies, and regulatory action
• Assist the CFO in preparing all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports
• Develop credibility for the finance group by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve overall operation and effectiveness
• Establish credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the financial discipline
• Continual improvement of the budgeting process through education of department managers on financial issues impacting department budgets
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization
• Optimize the handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs
• Be an advisor from a financial perspective on any contracts into which the corporation may enter
• Evaluate the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide senior management with effective advice on company strategies and their implementation
• Direct the standardization of global financial processes, including introducing new technologies

Requirements

• 15-20 years of accounting/finance experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• Strong Manufacturing industry experience
• Proficient in database and accounting computer application systems (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and ERP systems)
• Background coordinating with IT staff and management of accounting and ERP systems
• Significant experience working with external auditors, bankers, and other key business partners
• Ability to evaluate acquisition opportunities
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated experience as a change agent
• Strong experience in financial management
• Demonstrated experience with global orientation/experience with international project management
• Demonstrated experience in process evaluation/management
• Strong sense of confidentiality & ethical conduct

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 15-20 years of accounting/finance experience

Nice to Have

• M&A experience
• CPA or MBA

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits