Vice President of Finance – White River Marine Group

Bass Pro Shops•Springfield, MO

28d

About The Position

The Vice President of Finance is the senior financial leader for White River Marine Group and a key member of its executive leadership team. Reporting to the CFO of Great Outdoors Group, LLC (Bass Pro Shops), this role partners directly with the President of White River Marine Group to guide financial performance, strategic growth, and business decisions across a complex manufacturing organization. The role leads all financial operations, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, cost management, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, capital planning, and financial reporting. It oversees financial performance across multiple manufacturing facilities and partners with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, and corporate leadership to improve profitability, optimize operations, evaluate investments, and support long-term growth. The Vice President of Finance develops and leads a high-performing finance and accounting team, fostering Customer Focus, Teamwork (WINS!), Servant Leadership, and Ownership, along with collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including senior finance leadership within a complex organization.
Demonstrated success partnering with executive leadership teams to develop strategy and drive business performance.
Experience leading multi-site financial operations and geographically dispersed teams.
Ability to evaluate capital investments, develop business cases, and support strategic growth initiatives.
Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities, including the ability to translate complex financial information into business decisions.
Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
Integrity, accountability, sound judgment, and a customer-focused mindset.

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or CPA.
Manufacturing experience, including a strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and operational finance.

Responsibilities

Advise the President of White River Marine Group and executive leadership on business performance, capital investments, and long-term growth.
Develop and execute financial strategies that support profitable growth and operational excellence.
Lead long-range financial planning, annual operating plans, and forecasting.
Evaluate strategic growth opportunities, capital investments, and operational improvement initiatives with executive leadership.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance management across the organization.
Establish and monitor financial and operational performance metrics, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability, productivity, and efficiency.
Analyze financial results, market conditions, and economic trends to identify risks and opportunities.
Drive financial accountability through timely reporting, analysis, and decision support.
Oversee accounting and financial operations supporting manufacturing and corporate functions.
Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Maintain effective financial controls, processes, and systems that support growth and operational effectiveness.
Partner with operations leadership to optimize manufacturing costs, inventory performance, and working capital management.
Build, lead, and develop a finance and accounting organization across multiple locations.
Foster accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Coach and mentor team members to support performance and career growth.
Partner with leaders across the organization to promote financial accountability and informed decision-making.

Benefits

Discounts on retail merchandise, restaurants, resorts, and conservation attractions.
Medical benefits.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Health Savings Account.
Flexible Spending Account.
Voluntary benefits.
401(k) retirement savings.
Paid holidays.
Paid vacation.
Paid sick time.
Bass Pro Cares Fund.