Vice President of Finance

TOMCO₂ Systems, an Air Water America Inc. company, is a recognized leader in the CO₂ and dry ice markets. As true industry pioneers, TOMCO₂ Systems has spent more than 45 years designing, engineering, and manufacturing innovative solutions for CO₂ storage, distribution, recovery, and application.

Summary

The Vice President of Finance is the senior financial leader responsible for driving the financial strategy and fiscal integrity of the organization. This role oversees financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, cash management, budgeting, and compliance. Serves on the organization’s leadership team. Acts as liaison with the parent company on matters of financial importance.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the company’s financial strategy aligned with corporate goals and manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on financial performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead long‑range planning, scenario modeling, and capital investment strategy (equipment, facilities, automation).

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Direct the preparation of financial statements, board reports, and executive dashboards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and parent company policies.
• Build scalable processes, systems, and reporting tools to support growth.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Lead cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Partner with Operations to analyze production efficiency, scrap, labor utilization, and overhead absorption.
• Drive margin improvement initiatives across product lines and facilities.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Implement forecasting models that improve visibility into revenue, cost drivers, and cash flow.
• Provide actionable insights to department leaders to support operational and financial decision‑making.
• Ensure audit readiness and manage audit relationships with parent company and external auditors.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Thinks strategically but operates with a hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves approach.
• Communicates complex financial concepts clearly to non‑finance leaders.
• Builds trust, transparency, and alignment across the organization.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• ~10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, in a manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial operations.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial modeling, and ERP systems and implementation. Experience with Syteline ERP a definite advantage.
• Usable knowledge of business applications for AI and automation preferred.
• Knowledge of Japanese language and/or culture a plus.
• Ability to function effectively in an ambiguous environment where you can be both strategic and hands-on.
• Demonstrated success leading teams and partnering with cross‑functional leaders.
• Proven ability to drive financial discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
• Experience in a layered subsidiary structure a plus.

Competitive salary contingent on experience.

Pay: From $205,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $205,000