VP of Finance

Young Brothers, LLC•Honolulu, HI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Vice President of Finance serves as a senior financial leader responsible for enterprise financial strategy, long-range planning, financial planning and analysis, capital planning, asset strategy, pricing, rate design, regulatory financial modeling, and business performance management for Young Brothers, LLC. This role is a key component of the company’s Modernization journey and will help lead the evolution of Young Brothers into a more modern, data-driven, and strategically managed enterprise. The Vice President of Finance will lead the company’s forward-looking financial and operational planning capabilities and support enterprise decision-making through strategic analysis, operational modeling, and financial transparency. The Vice President of Finance is responsible for leading enterprise FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, utility and regulatory financial analysis, Public Utilities Commission rate and pricing strategy, capital allocation planning, KPI development, and operational performance analytics. This role partners closely with executive leadership and operational teams to align financial performance, operational execution, customer strategy, and long-term business objectives. The role will also play a leadership role in Public Utilities Commission rate cases and regulatory proceedings including pricing analysis, forecasting, cost allocation modeling, rate design, financial exhibits, testimony support, and long-range financial planning associated with regulated operations. This position will support enterprise strategic planning efforts and evaluate operational efficiency initiatives, asset utilization, business segment profitability, and investment opportunities that improve long-term financial sustainability and returns. In addition, the Vice President of Finance will support collective bargaining agreement negotiations through economic modeling, labor cost forecasting, wage and benefit analysis, pension and healthcare financial analysis, and evaluation of operational and job work rule impacts. The role will work closely with executive leadership to evaluate the financial impact of labor agreements and support long-term workforce and operational planning. This leader will drive improved business acumen across the organization by providing actionable insights, operational transparency, KPI development, and financial frameworks that support faster, more informed, and financially disciplined decision-making across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related quantitative discipline
At least ten years of experience
Thorough understanding of USGAAP, financial and business analysis to improve business performance
At least five years of team leadership experience

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree, or MBA
Working knowledge of management accounting
Integrated systems
Experience in PUC regulated requirements

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Company’s Financial Planning & Analysis, Asset Strategy, Capital Planning, Strategic Finance, and Regulatory Finance functions, including hiring, performance management, mentoring, and organizational development.
Serve as a strategic financial advisor to executive leadership by providing decision support analytics, financial modeling, operational insights, and enterprise performance analysis.
Partner closely with Company leadership to evaluate strategic initiatives, capital investments, operational improvements, pricing decisions, and new business opportunities.
Lead enterprise-wide long-range financial planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and multi-year strategic financial planning processes.
Develop and oversee financial and operational KPI frameworks that improve transparency, accountability, business acumen, and decision-making across the organization.
Lead utility and regulatory financial modeling activities, including support for Public Utilities Commission rate cases, WICI mechanisms, pricing strategy, cost allocation modeling, regulatory filings, and other regulatory matters.
Support and participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations including labor cost forecasting, wage analysis, pension and healthcare financial modeling, operational work rule analysis, and long-range labor economic forecasting.
Support pension-related financial analysis, forecasting, funding strategy evaluation, and related long-term workforce planning initiatives.
Oversee pricing strategy, customer profitability analysis, rate design, and financial support for commercial and strategic initiatives.
Support enterprise capital allocation decisions by evaluating return on investment, risk-adjusted financial performance, and long-term asset utilization strategies.
Develop executive-level presentations, Board reporting materials, lender reporting, and strategic financial communications.
Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on process efficiency, organizational scalability, financial modernization, and enterprise performance optimization.
Drive Lead the annual budgeting process, long-range financial planning, capital forecasting, and enterprise investment planning activities.
Partner with operational and commercial leadership teams to develop, validate, and monitor assumptions used in budgeting, forecasting, pricing, and strategic planning.
Oversee the preparation of short- and long-term financial forecasts and enterprise performance reporting for executive leadership, the Board of Directors, lenders, and investor stakeholders.
Develop and drive the use of business intelligence, analytics, and enterprise reporting platforms across the Company.
Identify, develop, monitor, and report on key operational and financial metrics used to evaluate company performance and strategic execution.
Work cross-functionally with all departments to improve financial performance, operational efficiency, and business decision-making.
Lead the development and management of Company-wide Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across operations, commercial, safety, environmental, asset utilization, maintenance, customer service, labor, and finance functions.
Oversee freight volume forecasting and business trend analysis utilizing internal operating data, customer trends, economic forecasts, and market intelligence.
Own enterprise financial and operational reporting data structures, analytical tools, and management reporting frameworks.
Lead development and maintenance of financial, regulatory, and operational models supporting Public Utilities Commission filings, rate case applications, WICI mechanisms, and strategic pricing initiatives.
Support enterprise pricing strategy, customer profitability analysis, route profitability analysis, and regulated and unregulated business modeling.
Lead development of long-range strategic business plans, capital allocation models, and enterprise financial transformation initiatives.
Conduct labor cost modeling, workforce analytics, and financial impact analysis supporting collective bargaining negotiations and workforce planning activities.
Lead development, design, and publication of enterprise reporting and executive performance dashboards across the organization.
Provide leadership and direction consistent with Company Core Values, Mission, Safety Vision, and long-term modernization strategy.