Director, Finance - Operations/Engineering

Oshkosh•Appleton, WI

About The Position

The Finance Director directs teams providing accounting and finance services in support of the Oshkosh Corporation Vocational Segment – Fire Division’s business objectives. The role leads accounting close, account reconciliations, monthly analysis, forecasting, and annual budgeting for Operations and Engineering. It also oversees business transaction processing in cost accounting, inventory, and property, plant, and equipment, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements. The position reports to the Vice President of Finance of the Fire Division.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Twelve or more years of relevant finance experience.
Three or more years of management experience.
Ability to travel 10%.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
Master’s degree.
Three or more years of public accounting experience.
Ability to interact with company personnel and build strong relationships at all levels and across business units and organizations.
Strong understanding of the business impact of different financial policies and processes.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage the cost and operational accounting and engineering teams to meet deadlines and deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement in Fire Division cost accounting processes to shorten monthly close preparation and improve access to business information and analysis.
Ensure processes and procedures comply with Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Lead budgeting and forecasting for product costs and direct labor manning, Operations and Engineering departmental spending, and capital expenditures.
Direct financial analysis of past, current, and forecasted results related to product costs, engineering costs, product profitability, and individual truck performance.
Partner with Operations and Engineering leadership to plan, measure, and report on key business performance and identify profitability improvements through cost efficiency.
Provide financial analysis for strategic planning, strategic initiatives, acquisitions, due diligence, business process optimization, and special projects.
Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow the business.
Build connections with internal and external customers regarding issues that affect financial projections.
Develop teams’ business knowledge to help identify and drive efficiency opportunities.
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent.