What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Finance position at Airstream Inc?
VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE
Job Summary:
•As a key member of the Executive Management team, the VP Finance will report to the THOR Industries, Inc. CFO while working closely and directly with the Airstream president and will assume a strategic role in the overall management of Airstream.
•The VP Finance will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and IT-related activities of the company.
•This will include direct responsibility for reporting, accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, internal IT systems, dealer partnership compliance, and vendor/dealer credit worthiness.
•In addition, the VP Finance will be responsible for the Company’s compliance with internal controls including SOX controls and IT General Controls
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
•Function as business partner to the Airstream President and THOR CFO to guide and build value in the company.
•Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the Company’s fiscal functions from every relevant perspective.
•Manage finance, accounting and compliance functions with the necessary processes and internal controls to safeguard the Company’s assets and minimize risk exposures.
•Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and informational reports.
•Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the President and other executives with their responsibilities.
•Manage budgeting and long-term financial planning process.
•Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company (i.e., growth, new markets, new products, employee benefits, retirement plans, and investments).
•Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory interactions.
•Continually improve the timeliness and accuracy of the Company’s cash flow, including management of the billing, collection, and accounts payable processes
•Work with Corporate to manage potential risks and ensure compliance with corporate policies, practices, and programs (such as insurance, safety, HR, and finance policies & practices)
•Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including payroll tax, franchise tax, sales tax, foreign taxes, and employment taxes.
•Coordinate with legal counsel relating to corporate governance compliance and risk assessment matters.
•Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Company.
•Possess a solid understanding of IT in relationship to software applications, networking, hardware, and AI tools.
•Willingness to challenge assumptions, decisions, and present alternative viewpoints and suggestions for alternative actions.
•Ability to think creatively to initiate improvement programs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, improve accuracy of data, etc.
•Perform other financial-related duties as required.
Requirements:
•CPA strongly preferred
•MBA preferred
•At least 15 years of applicable business leadership experience, of which ten years must be in a financial leadership role
•Manufacturing experience is especially important
•Experience in both private and public companies strongly preferred (with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience being particularly important)
•Experience in public accounting strongly preferred
•Experience and firsthand working knowledge of modern ERP system (i.e., Microsoft D365 F&O or similar) especially important
•Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus, and a creative thinker.
•Ability to navigate through complex financial situations to maximize results.
•Strong systems, processes, digital/data experience, and best practices experience.
•Experience with the use of AI tools within finance and accounting functions a plus.
•Well organized, articulate, and self-directed.
•High integrity and honesty.
•Excellent presentation preparation and delivery skills.
•Good leader and educator who is trustworthy, willing to share information and serve as a mentor.