Chief Financial Officer - Automotive Manufacturing Sector #1508
10 days ago
Cincinnati
Job Description A premier automotive supplier organization is looking for a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to become part of their senior leadership group. This high-impact executive position reports to the President and encompasses oversight of all financial functions throughout their facilities in North America. The organization boasts a committed team of professionals and robust leadership infrastructure, presenting an opportunity for exceptional visibility in a well-established manufacturing setting. The ideal professional will direct a complete finance organization and be instrumental in advancing the company's financial performance while delivering comprehensive financial analysis and strategic counsel to senior management. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership • Develop and coordinate mid-range plans (MRP) and annual budgets across all operations, • Lead strategic and financial planning in alignment with corporate guidelines and objectives, • Prepare quarterly forecasts and respond to corporate reporting requirements, • Optimize profitability to ensure sustained growth and adequate returns to shareholders, • Analyze part profitability in conjunction with the Cost Accounting Manager, • Review and approve capital appropriation requests according to the approval matrix, • Ensure all tax returns are filed timely and coordinate tax planning efforts, • Manage treasury functions and cash flow forecasting, • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the parent company, • Develop annual bonus program targets and oversee benefit program changes, • Manage a fully staffed finance team, • Serve as Trustee for the employee 401(k) benefit program, • Create and maintain executive-level reporting dashboards, • Review and analyze the financial impact of major contracts, • Coordinate special projects and analyses as identified by the President, • Prepare financial projections and business cases for major new programs and capital expenditure (CapEx) projects, • Review key contracts with applicable departments (sales, purchasing, tooling), • Maintain and ensure compliance with the authority and approval matrix Education • MBA or advanced degree in Finance/Accounting (preferred), • Strong background managing finance departments within manufacturing environments, • Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), • Proven experience as a CFO or senior finance leader in a manufacturing organization with annual revenues exceeding the $250 million range, • Automotive industry experience, particularly as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier, • Advanced financial modeling and analysis capabilities, • Proficiency working within ERP systems (Plex ERP system experience highly preferred), • Strategic thinker with strong business partnership skills, • Proven ability to work effectively with executive teams, • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities, • Trustworthy and able to maintain confidentiality, • Willingness to travel annually to Europe approximately 4-6 times per year, plus occasional travel to Tennessee Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of metal stamping or formed parts manufacturing, • Familiarity with German business practices (German language skills a plus) Bonus: Performance-based bonus, tied to financial metrics and personal goals Benefits: • Comprehensive medical insurance, • 401(k) retirement plan, • Dental and vision coverage, • Life Insurance, • Car allowance Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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