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Union Park Capital

Vice President, Finance - Confidential Company

Union Park Capital, Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Job Description

Company:

Confidential PE Sponsor:

Union Park Capital Location:

Chicago Area Title:

VP, Finance

Overview: Union Park Capital, a leading private equity investment firm focused on industrial technology, is launching a new global business, bringing together established automation componentry manufacturing brands across North America and Europe that provide mission critical solutions to highly technical application areas.

Reporting to the CEO, you will have the opportunity to make impact by setting the foundation to drive business performance through data, insight and a high-performance team that scale organically and through thoughtful M&A.

You will be both strategic and hands-on as you optimize systems and reporting to inform critical decisions and lead the business through change. As head of the organization, you will play an active role organizing teams, implementing controls and aligning strategy across legacy acquisitions and business units to reach common end goals.

This position has runway to the CFO level as the head of the organization with successful execution.

Responsibilities:

Full responsibility for optimizing ERP and reporting systems for accurate and efficient financial reporting. Establishing an annual budget with rigorous process and analytics to support key decision making and forecasting. Responsible for due diligence and integration of acquisitions and establishing shared services for relevant functions. Responsible for managing relationships and financial reporting with lenders. Responsible for managing overall cash, debt and equity financing for the business. Collaborates with operations to develop and execute working capital programs. Full responsibility for leading a high performing finance and administration team. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in finance and/or accounting. Minimum 3+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with demonstrated understanding of cost accounting and working capital management.

Strong preference for experience in international businesses with exposure to European accounting standards, currencies and cultures.

Experience working within a Private Equity firm or Private Equity-held portfolio business.

Understanding of PE value creation levers.

Strong presentation and financial reporting skills. Experience improving systems and driving analytics or Business Intelligence capability. Experience playing a leading role on finance workstreams within M&A integration.

Strong preference for integrating international businesses.

Demonstrated knowledge of financing via debt, equity, cash, etc. Demonstrated track record leading change with sense of urgency and ownership.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Anticipated Base Pay Range:

$180,000 - $225,000

In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Candidates would be offered a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life, disability and a 401(k) plan in accordance with company policy. Powered by JazzHR boLxlOFh4m