Copeland · 20 hours ago
VP Finance, Industrial
Cudahy, WI, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expCopeland is a global climate technologies company focused on sustainability. The VP of Finance will be a key leader responsible for driving financial value across the business, managing financial performance, and leading the finance organization to enhance its maturity.
CleanTechHeating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)Sustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Identify and drive value across the enterprise by partnering with the BU VP GM, Regional President’s and Senior Vice President of Finance and working closely with the executive staff and Finance leadership teams
Show strong passion and a sense of urgency about reaching targets
Maintain on-going and fluid communication with the Business GM, SVP of Finance, and key stakeholders in the Vertical and Regions, and other key members of the executive management team, accounting team, regarding ongoing operational, financial performance, planning/forecasting assumptions and accounting matters
Prepare financial analysis, plans, studies and presentations as required for management
Engage in various financial analysis to drive IRR and improvement on ROIC metrics (i.e., capital, NPD, lease/buy, etc.) and value creation levers, including pricing, footprint optimization, asset utilization and acquisition/divestitures
In conjunction with Business VP GM, develop operating cadence to drive delivery of annual operating plan and execute on key business case levers from long-term management plan
Works to achieve goals while overcoming obstacles and/or planning for contingencies by serving as a trusted advisor and consultant to all of the company, and preparing financial analyses and studies as required to support decision making of senior management
Manage the preparation and reporting of weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting for the business and drive ongoing development of additional metrics
Partner with VP GM and SVP of Finance in presenting operating results to the executive leadership team
Develop strong capabilities around cash flow forecasting in working with Global Treasury Teams
Support the credit function as required to manage risk and driving prompt collections through strong processes to minimize disputes
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX, keep abreast of changes in accounting and auditing standards and serve as the key interface with auditors enabling successful completion of all audits
Collaborate with other Business VPs and enterprise finance groups (Tax, Treasury, Management Information and Planning) to ensure consistency in guidance and thorough analysis of financial issues
Improve and evolve systems for financial planning and analysis and improving the rolling short term and long-term forecasting and reporting process
Create and drive a culture of high performance, development and continuous improvement that values accountability, learning and a commitment to quality
Be a proven exceptional manager who motivates people and teams through recruiting and developing high-potential people and setting high standards for finance personnel
Assess and reorganize the talent within the finance organization, recruit key individuals to address any skill gaps, motivate and develop professionals on the team, develop a retention plan for top talent
Conduct ad hoc analyses of the organization's finances and presents findings to executive leadership for decision-making and planning
Participate in acquisition opportunities via diligence activities; ensure all acquisitions are properly integrated
Qualification
Required
15 years of experience in a relevant senior financial leadership position and proven track record of leadership with a commitment to excellence for a global manufacturing organization
10 or more years of management experience with a demonstrated ability to build and develop teams
System savvy, with the ability and/or runway to operate comfortably Oracle, Sigma, and HFM
Experience in Project based businesses, with the ability to mentor the development and execution of project based accounting and cash flow management strategies such as percentage of completion
Ability to mentor and dive-deep when needed into project accounting and gross margin analysis
A motivator and leader of both the Finance and Business organizations; someone who can drive change, promote teamwork and collaborate with colleagues at all levels of the organization
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related
High integrity, transparency, and openness
High-performing, experienced and confident executive
A problem solver who is hands on, finishes, and deadline conscious
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Builds and sustains excellent relationships at multiple levels internally and externally
Good communicator and listener, who is approachable
Leader with a collaborative approach, yet assertive and vocal about doing the right thing
Creates the urgency and excitement to continue to improve processes and results
Translates vision into practical, actionable, and quantifiable plans and executes flawlessly in a safe manner
Self-starter with fundamental business skills, insight and savvy - business partner with all areas of the Company
Preferred
MBA
CPA
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
401(k)
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave
Vacation and holiday leave
Company
Copeland
copeland provides comfort to the people though sustainable recidential, commercial and through HVACR Technologies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-08Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Ross B. Shuster
Chief Executive Officer
Ken Monnier
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-05-03
2024-03-28
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