Director of Finance

Oshkosh Corporation•Hagerstown, MD

2d•$136,800 - $253,200

About The Position

The Director of Finance directs teams providing accounting and finance services in support of organizational business objectives. The role leads managers responsible for the accounting close process, account reconciliations, financial report analyses, forecasting, annual budgeting, and process transformation. It also leads business processes related to inventory, disbursements, and property, plant, and equipment in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements. The Director partners with internal stakeholders and management on financial projections, performance measurement, profitability, strategic planning, and process improvements. The position also supports compliance with Corporate Accounting Policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, drives continuous improvement in financial reporting systems and processes, and recruits, develops, and retains talent. Ability to travel 10% is required.

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.
Experience working in a global or multinational environment.
Ability to travel 10%.
Ability to interact with company personnel and build strong relationships at all levels and across business units and organizations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research, interpret, and apply technical accounting guidance.
Strong understanding of the business impact of different financial policies, processes, and systems.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).

Responsibilities

Perform monthly account analyses and prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts and reconciliations.
Develop connections with internal stakeholders regarding business issues that affect financial projections.
Identify and drive process improvement opportunities.
Partner with management to plan, measure, and report performance of key business areas and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
Develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Corporate Accounting Policies and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Provide financial analysis for strategic planning, due diligence, asset valuations, business process optimization, and special projects.
Direct continuous improvement activities to increase the effectiveness of financial reporting systems and processes.
Recruit, develop, and retain top talent.
Direct teams and managers overseeing accounting close, reconciliations, financial report analysis, forecasting, annual budgeting, and process transformation.
Lead inventory, disbursements, and property, plant, and equipment processes in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.