R10008355 Vice President of Finance (Open) Location: Charlotte, NC - Stafford Dr. (ANC) - Bulk LogisticsLawrenceville, GA - Sever Rd - Bulk Logistics - ANC How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? Are you the type of Professional who leads from the front? Do you have passion for driving a customer service culture by instilling execution and digging into day to day life of the business? Are you accustomed to adjusting your team to support the ever changing needs of a growing company? If you just answered yes to these questions, we may have the role you have always dreamed of! Airgas National Carbonation, a growing division within Airgas, is currently searching for a V.P. of Finance. We are looking for someone who understands that Finance is not just about the numbers. The right candidate will have the aptitude to discern underlying trends from noise and focus the business on taking action to improve results. He/she must be confident in helping to develop and communicate a strategy. He/she must also be able to quickly develop rapport and be someone seen as a ‘sounding board’ by the other leaders within the business. If you understand that Finance is a strategic partner to the business, we are looking for you! Position Responsibilities: Developing partnerships with the leadership team: Sales, Operations, Processes, Safety and HR. Contribute to the development and implementation of the overall financial strategy Establish strategic vision, objectives, policies and procedures for the department’s execution expectation. Manage associates involved with inventory, billing, analytics, and the customer experience. Assist with the development and establishment of KPIs to manage all aspects of the business. Provide required monthly management reporting, review and communicating results. Oversees and directs cash flow, budgeting, audit, efficiencies, working capital, fixed assets, inventory, balance sheet, and long range forecasting activities. Provide leadership for acquisition due diligence and integration. Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions along with their impact on the organization's policies and operations. ________________________ Are you a MATCH? Essential Skills and Experience: A Master's degree in Business Administration is preferred. A Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting is required. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred Position can be based in ATLANTA, GA or CHARLOTTE, NC Seven to ten years’ experience in financial accounting/ analysis in positions of increasing responsibility The ability to quickly build trust and rapport with leaders and associates at every level Experience managing departments with cross-functional teams Ability to maintain and handle confidential information. Strong organizational and communication skills are required Demonstrated ability to be personable, professional, responsive, knowledgeable, credible, trusted and drive value to an organization Strong experience and knowledge utilizing Google KITE applications, SAP, PowerBI, BPC and other financial systems as required. Past experience with employee training and development. Strong customer orientation. Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, 401(k) with a generous match and much more...! Qualifications - External EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability _________________________ Your differences enhance our performance At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world. Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions. Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Air Liquide is present in 78 countries with approximately 64,500 associates globally. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.