Vice President of Finance

VICE PRESIDENT - FINANCE

Job Summary:
• As a key member of the Executive Management team, the VP Finance will report to the THOR Industries, Inc. CFO while working closely and directly with the Airstream president and will assume a strategic role in the overall management of Airstream.
• The VP Finance will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial and IT-related activities of the company.
• This will include direct responsibility for reporting, accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, internal IT systems, dealer partnership compliance, and vendor/dealer credit worthiness.
• In addition, the VP Finance will be responsible for the Company's compliance with internal controls including SOX controls and IT General Controls

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
• Function as business partner to the Airstream President and THOR CFO to guide and build value in the company.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the Company's fiscal functions from every relevant perspective.
• Manage finance, accounting and compliance functions with the necessary processes and internal controls to safeguard the Company's assets and minimize risk exposures.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and informational reports.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports to assist the President and other executives with their responsibilities.
• Manage budgeting and long-term financial planning process.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the Company (i.e., growth, new markets, new products, employee benefits, retirement plans, and investments).
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory interactions.
• Continually improve the timeliness and accuracy of the Company's cash flow, including management of the billing, collection, and accounts payable processes
• Work with Corporate to manage potential risks and ensure compliance with corporate policies, practices, and programs (such as insurance, safety, HR, and finance policies & practices)
• Ensure compliance with all tax reporting requirements including payroll tax, franchise tax, sales tax, foreign taxes, and employment taxes.
• Coordinate with legal counsel relating to corporate governance compliance and risk assessment matters.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Company.
• Possess a solid understanding of IT in relationship to software applications, networking, hardware, and AI tools.
• Willingness to challenge assumptions, decisions, and present alternative viewpoints and suggestions for alternative actions.
• Ability to think creatively to initiate improvement programs to reduce costs, improve efficiency, improve accuracy of data, etc.
• Perform other financial-related duties as required.

Requirements:
• CPA strongly preferred
• MBA preferred
• At least 15 years of applicable business leadership experience, of which ten years must be in a financial leadership role
• Manufacturing experience is especially important
• Experience in both private and public companies strongly preferred (with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience being particularly important)
• Experience in public accounting strongly preferred
• Experience and firsthand working knowledge of modern ERP system (i.e., Microsoft D365 F&O or similar) especially important
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, strong operational focus, and a creative thinker.
• Ability to navigate through complex financial situations to maximize results.
• Strong systems, processes, digital/data experience, and best practices experience.
• Experience with the use of AI tools within finance and accounting functions a plus.
• Well organized, articulate, and self-directed.
• High integrity and honesty.
• Excellent presentation preparation and delivery skills.
• Good leader and educator who is trustworthy, willing to share information and serve as a mentor.