Director of Finance - VSD Global Operations
We are looking for an exceptional Director of Finance – VSD Global Operations who can be a key member of the VSD operations and finance leadership team. In this position, you will partner with Senior Executives including the Sr Director VSD Global Ops, Sr Finance Director Global Ops and the VP of Global Ops to drive strategic financial and business initiatives across the V&A division while leading the Cost Accounting function to ensure Gross Margin and Inventory accuracy. Working in partnership with the BU Finance teams you will lead Operations Finance initiatives, manage forecast processes, analyze actual results, support business strategy initiatives, and set direction for V&A Operations Finance. Join us on our journey as we continue to grow organically and through acquisitions.
You Will Make an Impact By:
- Lead all Finance, Planning & Analysis activities as a strategic finance partner for the VSD Global Operations (gross margin and capex).
- Provide leadership, support, and guidance to Cost Accounting team (6 direct reports, 1 dotted line report).
- Set and manage compliance of common Inventory & Cost Accounting policies & internal controls across the division.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret financial information to evaluate operating results in terms of performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the profitability of the Company.
- Support Management and Finance to identify and drive Operational and Cost improvements through the Profit & Cash program.
- Travel to manufacturing locations to work with local teams- Nogales, MX, Berlin, DE, Shenzhen, CN, Rohovat, Israel, Rochester, NY, Boulder, CO.
Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline or equivalent experience (MBA is desired).
- Experience: 10+ years of progressive Finance experience.
- Skills:
- Success working in a collaborative, matrixed environment, and a track record of accomplishments with measurable business impact.
- Experience with complex, multi-site, multi-national operations building high tech hardware products.
- Experience managing change, influencing leadership, managing risk and ensuring compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to address difficult issues and make independent decisions.
- Ability to think critically, troubleshoot and solve problems with confidence.
- Experience and ability to deliver in a fast-paced, high growth, changing environment.
Supervisory Scope:
In this role you will report into the Sr. Director of Finance and lead a team of 4 direct reports with 3 additional dotted line reports.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Perform activities such as sitting, standing, or typing for extended periods of time.
- Regularly requires good manual dexterity and coordination.
- Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- Must be able to exchange accurate information.
- The ability to observe documents and details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Operates in a professional office environment.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- Noise level in the work environment is usually average.
*This position is a hybrid role requiring 3-4 days onsite weekly with the remainder able to work remotely. Candidates must live within commuting distance to Andover, MA.
We are interested in a qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we will not be sponsoring work visas for this position, at this time.
MKS is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, veteran status and all categories protected by law.
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