Airstream
VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE
Job Summary: • As a key member of the Executive Management team, the VP Finance will report to the THOR Industries, Inc. CFO while working closely and directly with the Airstream president and will assume a strategic role in the overall management of Airstream. • The VP Finance will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and IT-related activities of the company. • This will include direct responsibility for reporting, accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, internal IT systems, dealer partnership compliance, and vendor/dealer credit worthiness. • In addition, the VP Finance will be responsible for the Company's compliance with internal controls including SOX controls and IT General Controls
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Function as business partner to the Airstream President and THOR CFO to guide and build value in the company. • Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the Company's fiscal functions from every relevant perspective. • Manage finance, accounting and compliance functions with the necessary processes and internal controls to safeguard the Company's assets and minimize risk exposures. • Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and informational reports. • Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the President and other executives with their responsibilities. • Manage budgeting and long-term financial planning process. • Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company (i.e., growth, new markets, new products, employee benefits, retirement plans, and investments). • Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory interactions. • Continually improve the timeliness and accuracy of the Company's cash flow, including management of the billing, collection, and accounts payable processes • Work with Corporate to manage potential risks and ensure compliance with corporate policies, practices, and programs (such as insurance, safety, HR, and finance policies & practices) • Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including payroll tax, franchise tax, sales tax, foreign taxes, and employment taxes. • Coordinate with legal counsel relating to corporate governance compliance and risk assessment matters. • Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Company. • Possess a solid understanding of IT in relationship to software applications, networking, hardware, and AI tools. • Willingness to challenge assumptions, decisions, and present alternative viewpoints and suggestions for alternative actions. • Ability to think creatively to initiate improvement programs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, improve accuracy of data, etc. • Perform other financial-related duties as required.
Requirements: • CPA strongly preferred • MBA preferred • At least 15 years of applicable business leadership experience, of which ten years must be in a financial leadership role • Manufacturing experience is especially important • Experience in both private and public companies strongly preferred (with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience being particularly important) • Experience in public accounting strongly preferred • Experience and firsthand working knowledge of modern ERP system (i.e., Microsoft D365 F&O or similar) especially important • Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus, and a creative thinker. • Ability to navigate through complex financial situations to maximize results. • Strong systems, processes, digital/data experience, and best practices experience. • Experience with the use of AI tools within finance and accounting functions a plus. • Well organized, articulate, and self-directed. • High integrity and honesty. • Excellent presentation preparation and delivery skills. • Good leader and educator who is trustworthy, willing to share information and serve as a mentor.
Job Summary: • As a key member of the Executive Management team, the VP Finance will report to the THOR Industries, Inc. CFO while working closely and directly with the Airstream president and will assume a strategic role in the overall management of Airstream. • The VP Finance will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and IT-related activities of the company. • This will include direct responsibility for reporting, accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, internal IT systems, dealer partnership compliance, and vendor/dealer credit worthiness. • In addition, the VP Finance will be responsible for the Company's compliance with internal controls including SOX controls and IT General Controls
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: • Function as business partner to the Airstream President and THOR CFO to guide and build value in the company. • Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the Company's fiscal functions from every relevant perspective. • Manage finance, accounting and compliance functions with the necessary processes and internal controls to safeguard the Company's assets and minimize risk exposures. • Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and informational reports. • Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the President and other executives with their responsibilities. • Manage budgeting and long-term financial planning process. • Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company (i.e., growth, new markets, new products, employee benefits, retirement plans, and investments). • Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory interactions. • Continually improve the timeliness and accuracy of the Company's cash flow, including management of the billing, collection, and accounts payable processes • Work with Corporate to manage potential risks and ensure compliance with corporate policies, practices, and programs (such as insurance, safety, HR, and finance policies & practices) • Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including payroll tax, franchise tax, sales tax, foreign taxes, and employment taxes. • Coordinate with legal counsel relating to corporate governance compliance and risk assessment matters. • Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Company. • Possess a solid understanding of IT in relationship to software applications, networking, hardware, and AI tools. • Willingness to challenge assumptions, decisions, and present alternative viewpoints and suggestions for alternative actions. • Ability to think creatively to initiate improvement programs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, improve accuracy of data, etc. • Perform other financial-related duties as required.
Requirements: • CPA strongly preferred • MBA preferred • At least 15 years of applicable business leadership experience, of which ten years must be in a financial leadership role • Manufacturing experience is especially important • Experience in both private and public companies strongly preferred (with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience being particularly important) • Experience in public accounting strongly preferred • Experience and firsthand working knowledge of modern ERP system (i.e., Microsoft D365 F&O or similar) especially important • Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus, and a creative thinker. • Ability to navigate through complex financial situations to maximize results. • Strong systems, processes, digital/data experience, and best practices experience. • Experience with the use of AI tools within finance and accounting functions a plus. • Well organized, articulate, and self-directed. • High integrity and honesty. • Excellent presentation preparation and delivery skills. • Good leader and educator who is trustworthy, willing to share information and serve as a mentor.