VP Finance AeroTech

About Oshkosh AeroTech an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines airports air-freight carriers ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in peoples lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry including LEKTRO JetAire JetPower AmpTekÔ Jetway and more.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Vice President of Finance will serve as a strategic business partner to the President of Oshkosh AeroTech and AeroTech leadership team providing financial leadership and insight to drive business performance.

The Vice President of Finance will serve in a key matrix leadership role supporting both the President of AeroTech and the Chief Financial Officer for the Vocational segment. This leader will have overall responsibility for the AeroTech international finance organization of approximately 50 team members ensuring the integrity of financial reporting compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Oshkosh Corporation policies and the development and maintenance of a strong internal control environment.

The successful candidate will identify and implement strategies and actions to increase sales earnings and cash flow; actively participate in key business and strategic initiatives; and provide clear visibility to financial trends risks opportunities and business performance to support effective decision-making and long-term profitable growth.

YOUR IMPACT:

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Develop a highly effective and efficient team.

• Work with functional leads to develop the long-term strategic and financial plan.

• Establish short and long-range departmental goals objectives policies and operating procedures.

• Design establish and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals and objectives.

• Direct and coordinate financial planning reporting and analysis functions for AeroTech.

• Drive rigorous and transparent financial reporting forecasting financial planning and analysis closing process and budgeting throughout AeroTech so optimal business decisions can be made.

• Drive improved cash flow.

• Participate in staff meetings and other activities to support the AeroTech leadership team.

• Ensure policies and procedures for AeroTech are in compliance with GAAP and Oshkosh Corporation accounting policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with the companys internal controls including SOX requirements.

• Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.

• Work with the Oshkosh Corporation tax team to ensure compliance with local state and federal tax laws and regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Outstanding leadership communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality work product within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.

• Unquestioned ethics and a commitment to doing whats right.

• Knowledge of finance budgeting cost control principles and accounting (financial and operational) including GAAP.

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports analysis and projections.

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting or business with strong accounting experience.

• 15 plus years of experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA and Certified Public Accounting designation (CPA) are strongly desired.

• Public accounting experience.

• Track record of developing meaningful relationships at all levels within an organization including as applicable at both the segment and corporate levels and a history of performing effectively in a matrixed reporting structure.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations.

• Experience preparing short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting rolling forecasts and product-line profitability analysis.

• Extensive experience working in a manufacturing company.

• International experience or exposure to international markets.

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Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range individual pay is determined by various factors including the scope and responsibilities of the role the candidates experience education and skills as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process please contact us at

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporations legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be U.S. Persons as defined in these regulations. Generally a U.S. Person is a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Required Experience:

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