Vp, Operations Finance Jobs

Company Description

A brand of Associated Materials, the opportunities with Alside are endless!

With new ownership and supportive leadership since 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands. You will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what’s possible.

Lead all financial and accounting activities for Manufacturing, Engineering, Safety & Supply Chain organizations. Primary responsibilities include direction of the monthly close process for all plants, managing plant controllers and Operations Finance personnel (either directly or via divisional controllers), monthly/weekly/quarterly reporting of key manufacturing metrics to senior management, forecasting & budgeting, and in-depth financial analysis of operational opportunities.

The VP, Operations Finance will be a key member of the Operations team led by the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Supply Chain Officer working to streamline/reduce production cost & improve both delivery and quality. The role requires accounting and financial acumen as well as experience/fortitude to work with plant management, Supply Chain management, and Engineering team to provide accurate/timely financial guidance and data needed to grow the profitability of AM.

OBJECTIVES:

• Be the link between Finance and Operations functions. Must speak the language of both disciplines
• Provide analytical support to make key operational decisions
• Ensure transparency and understanding of key operational data and metrics throughout the Operations organization
• Monitor, enforce and ensure that financial records and data are accurately presented
• Serve as a strong business partner to the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer
• Timely preparation and delivery of required financial reports & performance metrics
• Work with Finance and IT to ensure we have appropriate technology-enabled business solutions to support AM’s Operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Related:

• Work cross functionally with the Commercial Team & Operations team to streamline the warranty process and reduce the cost of quality
• Develop and report on KPI’s in support of manufacturing, supply chain and procurement
• Support Chief Operating Officer, Chief Supply Chain Officer, all other Operational management in current & future initiatives, providing financial guidance where needed
• Support the measurement and P&L tracing of savings from operational improvements (AM’25)
• Work with Operations management to produce financial forecasts and budgets
• Validate/track/account for all cost improvement projects (CIP)
• Evaluate all capital spend requests & paybacks to ensure proper and profitable use of capital investment funds

Accounting / Compliance / Governance Related:

• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Prepare and provide guidance/direction around the Operational annual budget and quarterly forecasts
• Oversee the standard costing functions of all integrated product
• Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
• Proper analytical review of the asset operations from a balance sheet and income statement perspective as well as an overall business perspective
• Prepare work papers and journal entries supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls

Qualifications

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Chief Operating Officer
• Other leaders in CFO organization (VP FPA, Controller, etc.)
• Chief Supply Chain Officer
• CFO (direct report)
  • Other leaders in CFO organization (VP FPA, Controller, etc.)
• Other members of the Executive team

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently in a management role (i.e. with controllers, group controllers reporting to the role)
• Deep financial analysis experience in operational contexts (e.g., efficiency, footprint optimization, etc.)
• Manufacturing accounting experience (i.e., Cost Accounting Manager, Plant Controller) - required
• Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Accounting - required
• CPA - strongly preferred
• Candidate will ideally have 15+ years of total experience
• Exposure to senior management and Board of Directors is a plus

Additional Information

A brand of Associated Materials, Alside has been a leading manufacturer of vinyl siding and accessories and vinyl windows and patio doors for the residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets for more than seven decades.

With our strong vertical integration of manufacturing, distribution and installation, we provide a one-stop resource for high-quality building materials and streamlined operations. With headquarters in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, Alside owns and operates more than 100 supply centers and has seven manufacturing facilities across the U.S.

Associated Materials is an equal opportunity employer.