Director of Finance - Operations

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GENERAL PURPOSE

This position is responsible for in managing and overseeing the finance activities for the Legrand AV Operations globally; including operation facilities, distribution centers and subcontracting operations generating $900M revenue globally. Assuming the role of the business partner within the organization the Director of Operations Finance is expected to develop and enhance the finance function beyond that of controllership and reporting into one that proactively interprets and addresses both the strategic and operational needs of the business. The role will provide business partnering leadership to the Legrand AV operational and supply chain leadership team in pursuit of business goals and objectives. The role will report to the VP of Finance for Legrand AV and dotted line to the Snr VP of Operations AV.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide accurate and timely information to drive decision making as a result of interpretation of the financials and operating metrics. Use this in pursuing the division's goals and objectives.
• Work with the AV Division finance team to complete the monthly accounting close and monthly financial/operational analysis package.
• Identify and correct control weaknesses, ensuring proper controls are in place in all areas of the operation.
• Review performance metrics with management. Analyze financial results and forward-looking information to determine and recommend profit and/or cash flow improvement opportunities and opportunities to maximize productivity and growth.
• Provide financial support and analysis to the business on operational issues; such as make vs buy analysis, capital expenditures payback analysis, logistics, inventory, etc. Help drive cost reductions through labor and material productivity initiatives. Identify cost reduction opportunities and partner with operations on achieving results
• Coordinate capital expenditures requests for our facility and ensures that the current assets are being maintained in the accounting system(s). Tracks spending on new projects, ensures adds, deletes, transfers are being recorded and reported appropriately. Evaluates capital investments and recommends course of action to maximize growth, productivity, and cash flow returns
• Providing financial support and analysis to the business on manufacturing issues, such as productivity metrics, process improvements and outsourced production.
• Demonstrates ability to drive process improvements: detecting the need for change, proactively gathering requirements, designing and developing processes, implementing change, and stabilizing process changes to deliver on stakeholder's critical requirements
• Effectively manage, develop, and motivate direct and indirect reports
• Responsible for all aspects of performance management including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and recognition
• Provide effective, constructive and appropriate feedback and leadership to direct reports to foster positive, team atmosphere; ensure personal and professional development of direct reports
• Initiate and assist with the creation, development, and implementation of processes and procedures
• Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Company's policies and procedures
• Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations
• Demonstrate our core values of Customer, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability
  
  
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior
• Ability to operate/work in a high growth & entrepreneurial environment
• Proficient in the use of personal computers, internet and MS Office suite of software including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook (or related e-mail system)
• Ability to work in a team environment, and leverage additional resources as needed
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles and concepts
• Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports
• Broad general product and business knowledge to adequately interpret operating results, studies, and analyses
• General knowledge of all functional areas of Divisional and Corporate organizations in public traded companies
• Ability to assess complex business situations and respond by communicating/explaining, to financial and non-financial managers alike, their implications as well as to evaluate the initiatives/options available.
• Drives business performance and challenges status quo ... continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong people management skills with the ability to earn the respect and trust of peers, seniors and subordinates
• Experience in developing and implementing business plans
• Strong technical competence in financial control and costing, particularly as it relates to manufacturing
• Understanding of and proficiency in US GAAP and international accounting standards, and good comprehension of Sarbanes-Oxley
• Ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs
• Demonstrated ability working with minimal supervision and exercising judgment within generally defined policies in developing and implementing strategies for results
• Must possess high degree of professionalism and ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information
• Be detail-oriented, have excellent follow-through and project management skills
• Approximated travel is 25% to visit key manufacturing sites

Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• Minimum 10 years professional experience with at least 5 years in Operational Finance and accounting management (ie controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager)
• 5 years manufacturing experience required / preferably in listed company
• 2 of Manager of People experience
• Previous US GAAP reporting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS in accounting or finance with an MBA or CPA desired
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in cost accounting

• IT implementation/integrations or management experience is a plus
• Strong computer skills with advance knowledge of Excel and ERP knowledge (SAP is a plus)

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for the majority of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for using a keyboard
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• General office environment

• May require regular ground travel to other company facilities within local metropolitan area
• Long-distance or international air travel as needed

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Legrand is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will be considered for this position based upon your experience and education, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.

If you'd like to work in a fun, creative, business-casual environment that offers a comprehensive benefit package, we encourage you to apply!

Legrand is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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