Finance Director, St. Albans, VT

Position Summary:

The Finance Director is responsible for the overall management, direction, and integrity of the accounting, finance, systems, and financial reporting functions for all domestic and international business locations within the business unit.

The FM actively participates with the Leadership Team in the planning, direction, and policy making for the company and communicates and supports the strategic and operational plans of the business unit.

The FM provides direction to the accounting/finance staff and leads departmental initiatives to improve, automate, and simplify current accounting and reporting processes to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness.

The FM mentors’ staff and develops talent to support the growing needs of the company.

Description:

• Reviews monthly consolidated financial statements, applies accounting theory and IDEX policy as appropriate, and insures the timely and accurate completion of all deliverables to IDEX.
• Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Responsible for asset preservation and working capital management.
• Develops a robust internal control framework and ensures compliance throughout the organization.
• Partners with the general manager and senior staff in managing the business unit.
• Manages talent by selecting, training, motivating and developing the finance staff.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance and/or MBA required.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible accounting and leadership experience.
• Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and implementing accounting and financial reporting standards.
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to research and apply accounting pronouncements as appropriate.
• Advanced ERP/Excel experience.
• Thorough knowledge of SOX requirements.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment within and outside of the Accounting Department.
• Strong understanding of economic and accounting concepts critical for business case development and evaluation.

Interpersonal Qualifications:

• Success in this position requires the ability to build a strong partnership with the Business Unit General Manager and frequent communication with peers and management. These relationships must be built on respect, integrity, cooperation, teamwork and professionalism
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization.
• Clear, precise communication skills.
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills.
• Operations literacy.
• Commercial literacy.
• Ability to develop staff and team.
• Strong Controllership focus.
• Attitude of accountability.
• Ability to make tough calls.
• Willingness to travel.

Additional Qualifications:

• Consistently operates at the highest level of integrity and is never willing to compromise with regards to ethical standards.
• The FM acts as primary contact with external financial reporting customers such as the independent audit firm, bank, foreign credit insurer/broker, government agencies, etc.
• Leads and/or participates in special projects and assignments as required.
• Maintains and continually updates knowledge of the Company’s product(s) and operating procedures to properly and effectively maintain accounting records which reflect the Company’s operation and financial results.
• Assures that performance feedback/reviews, and follow-up on employee `feedback, are performed on a formal and informal basis. Identifies and develops candidates for promotion. Performs hiring procedures as required and in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Maintains the professionalism of the Finance & Accounting Department.
• At least 7 years of experience.
• Progressive plant/finance experience.
• Strong cost background (2 years).
• Prior FP&A role.
• Commercial experience is a plus.
• MBA/CPA a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is normally performed on site in St. Albans, Vermont. Office work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Travel is anticipated to be a low percentage of time.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work involves standing and walking for moderate periods of time, with some duties performed from a seated position. There is potential for eyestrain from reading detailed materials and computer screens. Deadlines, workloads during peak periods, and changing priorities may cause increased stress levels. Work may include occasional lifting and carrying objects or pushing/pulling. Work normally requires finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to operate computer keyboards at a moderate skill level. Repetitive motion injuries may occur. The company will provide adaptive devices as needed.

STC is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religious belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.