Vice President, Finance - GEA Farm Technologies USA

GEA Group • Romeoville, IL

7d • $175,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide. Working at GEA Group has significant benefits: • Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day • Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore • Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster • Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset • Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits • Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance • Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or other related field of study.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in Controlling and Finance
• Profound knowledge of controlling, accounting, and business valuation
• Experience in managing processes and financial software
• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including team leadership, persuasion, conviction and well-argued reasoning
• Proven ability to maintain and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and stakeholders
• Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with local management to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Financial Transparency: Ensure full transparency on the financial performance of our three locations through comprehensive analyses of prior year, budget, forecast and current year data.
• Communication: Develop and challenge budgets in the interest of the Division/GEA, and present budgets/monthly financials to local top-management and FT Division.
• Decision Making: Provide impactful and factual analyses to drive decision-making and determine processes with high strategic relevance.
• Internal Controls: Protect our assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing robust internal controls.
• Policy Enforcement: Guide financial decisions by developing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Audit Management: Monitor and confirm our financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
• Budget Process: Lead the budget process at a local level, supporting managers in both top-line and bottom-line (cost center) planning.
• Compliance: Stay ahead of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence, filing financial reports and advising management on necessary actions.
• Ad-Hoc Analyses: Conduct incident-based ad-hoc analyses to support short-term decision-making.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for deviations and identify financial opportunities and risks.
• Local Production Control: Oversee controlling of local production and cost centers.
• Initiative Execution: Follow up and control initiative execution to drive financial performance.
• Innovation: Develop and maintain local financial governance and improve ERP systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees