Vice President Of Finance

Silverman Consulting is partnering with one of the nations leading die cast manufacturers supplying automotive and non-automotive alike for a Vice President of Finance. We are looking for an experienced, innovative and strategically minded Vice President of Finance. Working as an active member of the Executive Management Team the successful candidate will be instrumental in helping to craft and execute the companys future strategic direction.

The Vice President of Finance is the key financial leader for the company with significant responsibility in developing corporate strategy with the President/CEO and executive team as well as executing and monitoring the stated objectives and strategies. The successful candidate must be able to maintain an entrepreneurial mind-set to think at a high level for strategic development purposes as well as be able to manage the details of execution and management. The VP of Finance manages the corporate functions of Finance and Accounting. The VP of Finance will work with the entire executive team on all strategic and tactical matters with leadership responsibilities as they relate to GAAP, accounting functions, budget management, cost-benefit analysis and forecasting. The VP of Finance will direct the administrative and strategic affairs of the organization related to all financial activities, and will recommend to management major financial objectives, policies and opportunities. The VP of Finance prepares or directs preparation of reports, which summarize and forecast business activity and the companys financial position in areas of income, expenses, earnings and cash flow based on past, present, and expected operations. The VP of Finance will be an integral part of the executive management team and will actively participate in the future visioning of the company as it grows both organically and strategically.

Hands-on Management Style
Manufacturing / Operations Finance
Business Intelligence Tools
Financial Reporting
GAAP Accounting
Strategic Planning
Contract Negotiations
Superior Time Management

Financial Management & Planning:
Overall corporate financial planning, analysis and reporting to assure control of corporate assets.
Analyzes and interprets financial and operational information on the company's performance, including long-term trends.
Makes recommendations concerning management decisions, resource allocation and business operations to improve company financial performance.
Work together with the VP of Operations to determine continuous operating improvement initiatives and provide financial and cost analysis planning, control, and reporting systems to support this effort.

Accounting, Distributions & Reporting:
Responsible for Accounting Department functions of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Cost, General Accounting and ERP database coordination.
Provide regular financial reports:
Accounting and analysis to other departments to ensure optimal return on assets. This will include profitability (Variable Contribution Margin analyses) reporting by Product Group, SKU and customer.
Presents monthly and YTD variances (to budget and prior year) to management by the 20th day of the following month.
Manages financial reporting to the companys lenders and manages the administration of the Shareholders tax distribution and dividend policies and payments.
Organizes and presents monthly financial performance of the corporation to ownership and the Board.
Coordinates outside financial (e.g. review/audit and tax and banking) and legal services required by the company in its business activities.
Ensure company accounting procedures conform to GAAP.

Manages the lending relationship by maintaining constant communication and necessary reporting such as covenant compliance certificates and Borrowing Base Certificates.
Risk Management:
~ Directs the companys risk management programs and systems to safeguard corporate assets, assures property and liability risks are appropriately insured and legal/contractual relationships do not leave the company with undue risk.


Works closely with the companys IT personnel to ensure financial and operating information is readily available and relevant for reporting purposes.
Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures by way of the companys business intelligence tools and systems that will improve the overall effectiveness and operation of the company.

A Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting designation is required; an MBA and CPA designation is preferred.
Minimum of ten years of experience in senior-level finance or accounting positions with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization of at least $20M in annual sales.
Proven creative problem solving skills.
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and financial management.
Proven ability in finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including GAAP.
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems; Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
Highly focused, organized, analytical thinker who initiates as opposed to reacts.
Successful experience with financial management of labor and operational planning costs.
Displays stamina, energy and is committed to personal growth and development for self and others.
Direct experience evaluating and building strong Finance and Accounting teams.
Forecasting, budgeting and management of banking relationships.
Experience in developing financial models and demand forecasting processes.
LOCATION/TRAVEL:
Madison, WI based (Corporate Headquarters)
Travel is minimal/limited