National Nail · 4 days ago
VP of Finance
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expNational Nail is a global employee-owned company in the building materials industry, seeking a VP of Finance to lead their financial strategy and team. This role involves overseeing financial planning, capital allocation, and fiscal reporting while ensuring the company's long-term health and operational success.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Adam Homan
Responsibilities
Partners with the president and board to lead the development of the company’s long-term financial strategy, aligning it with overall business objectives and growth targets
Oversee the entire budgeting and forecasting process, collaborating with departments heads to establish, manage, and monitor operational and capital budgets
Conduct in-depth financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to evaluate potential investments, cost-saving initiatives, and business opportunities (e.g., new markets, M&A)
Provide executive-level guidance on pricing, resource allocation, and major strategic business decisions
Develop a relationship and understanding of customers while working with sales leadership to translate growth objectives into revenue, margin, and pricing models and targets by channel and segment
Ensure the accurate, timely, and complaint preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, in accordance with GAAP
Direct all aspects of the accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and the month-end / year-end close processes
Manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital allocation to optimize working capital and support continuous operations
Utilize AI tools and other automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness of analysis and administration of tasks
Oversee tax planning and compliance efforts for all federal, state, and international regulatory matters
Understand business and product cost structures and recommend changes to optimize financial performance
Develop dashboards and KPI’s for key financial and business level metrics enabling data driven decisions ensuring business and customer success
Manage key relationships with ESOP advisors, banks, corporate insurance providers, and auditors
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance, accounting, and analytics team, fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement
Evaluate and implement efficient financial systems, technologies, and internal controls to scale with the company’s growth
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including credit risk, currency risk, and operational risk
Ensure the company maintains robust internal controls and adheres to all financial regulations and governance policies
Manage the company’s insurance portfolio and risk mitigation programs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in finance with diverse responsibility, ideally in multiple financial areas including accounting, finance, and FP&A
5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role within finance
Customer / commercial financial experience supporting brands and / or key customers
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license strongly preferred
Proven success leading and developing teams
Ability to see the broad direction of the business and translate into actionable financial plans
Demonstrated ability to partner with functional and executive teams
Superior analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret financial data, identify trends and develop solutions
Demonstrated ability to effectively present executive-level information to the leadership team and the board
Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct, compliance, and confidentiality
Expert-level knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
Deep understanding of GAAP
Proficiency with large-scale ERP systems and business intelligence tools
Company
National Nail
National Nail is an employee-owned manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, innovative products and service solutions for residential and commercial construction industries.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
W. Scott Baker
President and CEO
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