Senior Director, Finance (Division)

Barry-Wehmiller•Flagstaff, AZ

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a forward-looking executive leader responsible for stewarding the financial health of the organization while enabling growth, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. Serving as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the CFO provides insight into performance drivers, capital deployment, and value creation.

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.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Experience operating in global or international environments is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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.