VP of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Partner directly with the CEO and executive leadership team to develop and execute the company’s financial and operational strategy.
• Maintain a strong dotted-line reporting relationship and collaboration with the parent company finance leadership team to ensure alignment on financial strategy, reporting, compliance, and organizational objectives.
• Lead all financial operations including accounting, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and audit functions while maintaining a “hands on” approach.
• Drive financial performance through strong operational partnership with manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and operational leadership teams.
• Develop and maintain financial models, KPI dashboards, and business analytics to support strategic decision-making.
• Design and develop annual budgeting and long-range financial planning processes.
• Ensure strong internal controls, financial compliance, risk mitigation, and accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee cash flow management, banking relationships, capital planning, and financial investments.
• Support growth initiatives, operational efficiencies, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization.
• Provide strategic financial guidance related to pricing, margins, inventory management, labor utilization, and manufacturing performance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner cross-functionally to support organizational initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and scalability efforts.
• Lead finance-related technology and business transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation, optimization, and integration efforts.
• Provide executive leadership during the company’s transition to Epicor ERP and ensure alignment between financial operations and business systems.
• Interact directly with dealers and end user customers to support business growth, strengthen relationships, address financial and operational matters, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
• Stay current on manufacturing finance trends, ERP technologies, business intelligence tools, and industry best practices.
• Support strategic initiatives that improve operational excellence, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO and Corporate CFO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12+ years progressive “hands on” financial leadership experience, including senior leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 7+ years managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong experience within manufacturing, preferably office furniture, industrial, or related manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with executive leadership teams on strategic business initiatives.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementations, business systems conversions, or enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Experience with Epicor ERP or comparable ERP systems strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, forecasting, and operational finance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strategic Financial Leadership
• Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting
• ERP & Business Systems Implementation
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting (Heavy excel experience)
• Operational Excellence
• Business Analytics & KPI Development
• Leadership & Team Development
• Change Management
• Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Executive Communication & Presentations
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making

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