Dise & Company Looking for Vice President Finance/Corporate Controller at Greater Cleveland Full Time

Dise & Company, a retained executive search firm, is privileged to represent our client, a leading automotive parts distributor revolutionizing the industry with patent-winning software and technology, in the search process for their Vice President Finance/Corporate Controller.

The Opportunity:

The Vice President/Corporate Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer and provide inspirational and transformational leadership and oversight of the accounting and distribution finance operations of the global organization. This position is also responsible for the strategic design of the accounting and finance structure.

The role is accountable for the accounting and treasury operations of the Company including the production of financial reporting and analysis, maintenance of accounting records and a comprehensive set of internal controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the Company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principals and financial reporting standards. This role is also responsible for direct ownership of the Corporate Controller function and leadership oversight of Accounting, Treasury, Finance Service Center, and the Financial Planning and Analysis functions. The role is responsible for mitigating risk and advising business and distribution leaders. This role is a key senior leader within the organization responsible for engagement and development of a team of direct and indirect reports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching, development and drive engagement of direct reports through a values-based leadership approach in a fast-paced, results and goal focused work environment
• Reponsible for setting priorities for the team and managing deadlines
• Present in a clear, concise and influential manner to the Executive Leadership Team
• Lead the operation of the accounting and treasury departments, financial planning and analysis team and service center, including the design of an organizational structure strongly aligned for success in achieving the department’s goals and objectives and overall Company strategic growth plans
• Provide advice, guidance, direction for monthly accounting consolidation process and maintenance of General Ledger for all business units of the Company.
• Oversee production of monthly, quarterly and annual accounting and financial reports as well as drive analytical support and guidance to business leaders
• Direct preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies and Sales & Use tax returns
• Advise management on desirable operational adjustments related to transfer pricing activities with Canadian subsidiaries due to tax code revisions
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit, estimated tax payments and tax return preparation for Members of the LLC
• Oversee the service center function inclusive of Accounts Receivable, Acccounts Payable, global treasury and cash management functions to ensure adequate levels of liquidity necessary to achieve the organization’s strategic goals and compliance with all debt convenants
• Oversee and manage financial due diligence and integration activities related to recent and future acquisitions and potential targets
• Provide oversight on working capital efficiency
• Provide leadership to assigned team members, including providing department and/or project orientation, and day-to-day guidance
• Make recommendations regarding employment, performance appraisals, salary changes, promotions and transfers for team members reporting to you
• Encourage and facilitate opportunities for on-going professional development for all team members

Qualifications:

• Minimum Experience – Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in a Corporate Controller, Director of Finance, Vice President Finance or similar role with at least 7 years experience in managing direct reports. Experience working in a high SKU environment in multiple locations with disparate ERP systems.
• Experience with Private Equity owned entities involved with Distribution with a hub and spoke structure – high transactional volume and SKU environment.
• Minimum Education – Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or similar field.
• Certifications – CPA certification highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred Experience – Experience with JDE system and One Stream consolidation software.
• Preferred Education – MBA

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excell skills.
• Experience with JDE or similar ERP system in a multiple ERP system environment.
• Stong Project Management skills.
• Cultivate strong relationships, internally and externally.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and precision; highly organized.
• Highly-driven, self-motivated and self-confident.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work in a hands-on managment capacity.
• Ability to be grounded in details, but capable of thinking big picture / strategically.
• Capable of translating the numbers for managment and team members so there is a solid understanding of the results.
• Driver of continuous improvement mentality using technology as an option for efficiency.
• Proven track record of developing and managing highly successful teams.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Highly experienced and knowledgeabe in accounting systems requirements.
• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
• Ability to lead cross-functional process improvement teams.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and implement opportunities an initiatives for continuous improvement.

Dise & Company will review all resumes submitted. A member of the recruiting team will contact all appropriate candidates for phone screening. Candidates selected for in-person interviewing will be required to prepare a Letter of Interest.