Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance (Cleveland, OH)

New VP of Finance opening in MN!! We are expanding! CPP
- Minneapolis is looking for a bold, strategic Vice President of Finance to help shape our future. This is a high impact leadership role for someone who loves turning numbers into insight, strategy into action, and complexity into clarity.

If you thrive at the intersection of finance, strategy, and leadership—and want a real seat at the table—this might be your next move.

Who are we?

We’re a 100+ year aerospace industry leader trusted by commercial, regional, corporate, and military aircraft manufacturers around the world. We produce precision aluminum and magnesium components that help keep aircraft flying safely and efficiently. Innovation is in our DNA—and our next chapter starts with you.

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• Oversee the division-level plan and coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts for the assigned division
• Partner with Plant Controllers to provide guidance, mentoring and division-level accounting/finance strategy
• Oversight of up to 6 facilities in North America with sales of $200M and 900 employees
• Drive a forecasting mindset within the business unit, ensuring Division President and General Managers have awareness to changes in the business (cash, inventory, EBITDA)
• Institute and maintain planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system) and analyzing for variances
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters related to financial performance and operating effectiveness of the company
• Develop and maintain internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting
• Guide and direct financial and control activities for the company in a manner designed to protect assets, meet reporting requirements, provide timely meaningful report of company operations and effectively plan for and audit the financial needs of the company
• Work closely with Manufacturing Operations to identify improvement opportunities and provide continual feedback for production optimization
• Establish and maintain policies and procedures for the effective recording, analyzing and reporting of all financial matters including corporate profit analysis, taxes, auditing, consolidated financial reporting, and functional control over the accounting and control activities
• Oversee the data integrity of all financial controls, including but not limited to product costing, general ledger and balance sheet
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed
• Prepare IRR/ROI analysis on Capital projects
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes
• Lead finance team training and development for the assigned division in budgeting and financial management areas
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and current accounting standards
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies
• Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
• Manage spending

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance required for this position, MBA preferred
• 10+ years of experience in a finance/accounting role in a manufacturing environment required
• 5+ years of previous finance leadership…