Senior Director, Finance – Division

Role Overview

• Oversee the analysis and evaluation of financial results, trends, fluctuations, and ratios that will drive higher levels of financial performance, improvement initiatives, and growth.
• Assist in analyzing the financial impact of major business decisions and operational issues affecting the organization.
• Tell the story behind the numbers; determine what is driving current business performance and what is likely to predict future performance.
• Own the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and multiyear financial plans; analyze trends and variances; and provide forward looking financial insights to support strategic decision making.
• Lead the annual external audit; ensure accurate, compliant financial statements; maintain strong internal controls; and serve as primary liaison with auditors
• Manage banking and lending relationships; oversee cash flow and liquidity; negotiate credit facilities and financing arrangements; and ensure sufficient capital to support operations and growth.
• Work collaboratively with the CEO and Executive leadership team to develop the strategic plan to advance the organization’s mission and business objectives.
• Support acquisition decisions through assessment of strategic alignment, assignment of resources, and analysis in targeting and diligence of prospects that leads to developing and executing a comprehensive acquisition and integration plan.
• Provide leadership of finance integration of acquired businesses, including implementation of processes and systems and accounting implications.
• Develop the budget and pull together the annual EVA plans throughout the platforms to identify and lead global investment decisions and performance improvement plans.
• Develop and implement the Capital Structure and related financing requirements.
• Provide oversight of accounting, financial reporting and compliance.
• Steward financial reporting, accuracy and consistency, the development and maintenance of effective internal control systems.
• Responsible for tax, risk management, legal and related areas.
• Help prioritize and quarterback opportunities initiated by the collective team with quantified and verified financial objectives and returns.
• Lead teams and direct initiatives to optimize business processes, evaluate services, enhance usage of IT systems, leverage IT resources, and drive improved overall financial performance.
• Develop the capabilities of leaders and broader finance, accounting and IT team members and foster a culture with a balance of people and performance.
• Build teams across functional areas to support growth and performance improvement.
• Focus on continuous improvement, identifying opportunities for synergy and integration.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization, with Forsyth Partners, Barry-Wehmiller leaders and company officers as an effective leader/developer of solutions to business challenges.
• Attend and represent the company at industry events, conferences, etc.
• Travel on a periodic basis to meet the needs of internal customers, external customers and team members throughout the world.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership at the CFO, VP Finance, or divisional finance leader level.
• Experience with long lead-time, engineered to order capital equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing financial regulations, cost accounting, and industry-specific financial management best practices.
• Deep understanding of capital-intensive business models and related ROI frameworks.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work effectively at all levels and across all organizational lines.
• Demonstrated success driving growth through M&A and capital investment decisions.
• Track record of increasing value in companies and growing businesses/scaling companies.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly.
• Experience operating in global or international environments is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off
• Remote work options