Position Purpose:Senior finance leader for the Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems division providing end-to-end financial oversight supporting manufacturing operations, corporate reporting, and strategic decision making, while ensuring disciplined cost control and compliance with internal and external requirements.
Essential Functions:Strategic Financial Leadership- Provide strategic financial leadership for the Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems Division, serving as a key member of the divisional leadership team and trusted advisor to senior management.
- Actively participate in the development and execution of divisional business strategies, policies, and operating objectives to support long-term growth and profitability.
- Represent the division within corporate finance leadership forums, promoting alignment, best practice sharing, and enterprise-wide financial excellence initiatives.
Financial Planning & Analysis- Lead the development of the division's strategic financial plans, annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial outlooks.
- Establish and oversee a disciplined approach to financial analysis, providing actionable business insights to support decision-making and performance improvement.
- Evaluate financial performance against strategic and operational objectives, identifying opportunities to strengthen profitability, productivity, and overall business performance.
Financial Reporting & Compliance- Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes, ensuring the accurate and timely communication of financial results.
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Establish and maintain effective financial and managerial controls to safeguard company assets and support sound governance practices.
Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance- Provide leadership for all manufacturing finance and cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and operational performance analysis.
- Partner with operations leadership to identify and implement initiatives that reduce costs, improve productivity, optimize resource utilization, and enhance margins.
- Establish and maintain financial analysis and cost accounting practices that support operational excellence and informed business decisions.
Business Partnership & Strategic Decision Support- Collaborate with operations, engineering, supply chain, commercial, and other functional leaders to drive business performance and strategic initiatives.
- Lead financial evaluation and decision support for capital investments, productivity initiatives, and business growth opportunities.
- Provide financial insight and guidance to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term value creation.
Governance, Risk Management & Internal Controls- Establish and maintain a robust framework of internal controls, financial governance processes, and risk management practices.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, audit requirements, regulatory standards, and financial control procedures.
- Oversee inventory accounting, asset management, and related controls to ensure the integrity and protection of company assets.
Finance Operations Leadership- Provide executive oversight of core finance and accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and related financial operations.
- Ensure the finance organization is appropriately structured and resourced to support current and future business requirements.
People Leadership & Organizational Development- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Recruit, develop, and retain finance talent while supporting succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
- Champion process improvement, organizational capability building, and the adoption of finance best practices across the division.
Education and TrainingBachelor's degree in Business / Finance, CPA and MBA preferred.
Minimum Qualifications- Accomplished finance executive with a minimum of 10 - 15 years of significant experience leading finance organizations within complex manufacturing environments.
- 2-5 years as a Division Controller with multi-plant responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in FP&A, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, operational finance, and strategic business partnering.
- Proven track record of driving profitability, operational improvements, and organizational transformation in multi-site operations.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership, challenge assumptions, and translate financial information into actionable business decisions.
- Experience developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Physical Demands- Frequent sitting, work at computer for extended periods of time.
Environmental Conditions- Office setting.
- Minimal exposure to R&D lab and manufacturing setting.
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Behavioral Traits - Strong interpersonal /leadership skills
- Ability to work in a Team environment is required.
- Demonstrated strategic thinker with general business knowledge in a related industry.
*This is not a comprehensive list of duties. Duties may change without notice in management's sole discretion.
