Vice President Finance

Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Senior Management, the Manufacturing Organization, and the Sales team to enhance the company’s financial performance. Supervise the monthly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting to Corporate. Guarantee financial statements accurately reflect the company’s financial status in accordance with GAAP. Analyze financial results and key metrics with senior management, assess risks, monitor deliverable execution, and recommend actions to improve profitability and financial health. Lead the creation of the annual Business Plan and monthly Profit & Loss forecasts, including margin forecasts. Manage the budget and control expenses effectively. Assist senior management in evaluating and executing new or revised customer contracts. Prepare financial analyses to support the Customer Quoting process and investment decisions. Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Assess Capital Expenditure requests and validate return on investment. Conduct pricing analyses and audits to ensure compliance with the company’s Pricing Policy. Support functional leaders in meeting Productivity/Cost Improvement commitments. Actively promote cost and headcount controls. Develop and implement process improvements to achieve cost reductions and support company growth. Manage Working Capital effectively, focusing on Inventory, Trade Receivables, and Trade Payables. Evaluate financial processes and systems to drive continuous improvements in efficiency, internal controls, and reporting capabilities. Maintain Cost Accounting Standards. Ensure internal accounting control and SOX compliance. Support internal and external audits. Oversee staff development, training, evaluation, coaching, and succession planning. Foster a workplace that encourages teamwork and enhances communication within and outside the department. Participate in or lead special projects as required.