VP of Finance - Pool

KIK Consumer • Lawrenceville, GA

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About The Position

The VP of Finance supporting the Pool Division is a key member of the Pool leadership team, responsible for overseeing all global aspects of financial management and strategy. The position will provide financial leadership, drive operational efficiencies, and contribute to the company's overall growth and profitability. This executive finance leader requires a proactive, critical thinking individual who can make strategic decisions and drive financial excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 10 or more years of progressive financial leadership experience, in manufacturing or industrial equipment sectors.
• Familiarity with the chemical processing industry is an asset.
• Experience in a private equity-backed business is an asset strongly preferred.
• Proven track record of success managing organizational budgets, implementing financial controls, and forecasting/financial reporting functions.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and ERP systems; SAP experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical and communication abilities.
• High level of integrity, dependability, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability as a visible leader who consistently reinforces corporate culture with employees through active and value-added actions in team meetings, business reviews, and other forums.
• Success in leading, growing and developing a team of finance professionals who maintain a high-performance culture.
• Ability to regularly work onsite in the Atlanta market is required.
• Travel to US plant sites periodically and European operations annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic management and financial forecasting/insights to the Pool Leadership Team for reporting, financial metrics, plant and international results, productivity and forecast performance.
• Provide reporting on results, operations and findings to executive leadership on a regular basis - CEO, CFO, and Pool President.
• Responsible for developing and managing the creation of reporting templates & forecast performance metrics.
• Build, manage, and monitor long- and short-term strategic financial plans.
• Evaluate the success of financial strategies and make recommendations for change if needed.
• Analyze and explain all budget vs. actual variances within the budgets and actively work with the BU leadership to understand the outlook and any negative or positive impacts to it.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends and provide insights/early warnings guidance on potential risks & opportunities.
• Lead the annual budget, in-year forecast processes and long-term strategy financial outlooks for Business Unit.
• Ensure timely reporting through monthly closing, reporting and review processes.
• Oversee and drive Pool working capital and capital projects to meet cash and liquidity goals.
• Develop and implement financial controls, new accounting software, and financial operations processes when required.
• Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to Global Pool Finance team members.
• Partner with Corporate Finance team including Corporate Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable/Receivable.
• Partner with internal support functions including IT, Human Resources, Risk Management, Legal, Corporate Development, etc. to support Pool and KIK Corporate operations and initiatives.
• Complete ad hoc projects, analyses, and initiatives as requested.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options including employer match.
• Education Assistance to encourage continued personal development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree