Posted:
10/30/2024, 3:11:27 PM
Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ Sacramento, California, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Sales & Account Management
Location:
Sacramento, CA (Regional Office) - ManagementThis position will provide leadership within the organization for the development and continuous improvement operationally to expand profitability. The VP of Finance will be responsible for pricing analysis, customer and segment profitability, capital expenditures, acquisition analysis and due diligence, inventory management, cylinder/asset management, efficiency identification and tracking, certain compliance related activities, and other ad hoc analysis. The VP Finance will closely interact with the Division CFO and Director of FP&A functions to provide analyses and insight related to Regional Company trends in such areas as: same-store sales; sales by major product group; pricing; margins; operating costs and capital expenditures. This will require a seasoned professional that is data savvy and must possess exceptionally strong analytical skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Report and analyze financial and operating metrics, such as same-store sales, gross margin, operating expenses, asset utilization, capital expenditures, etc.
Utilize the various business reports and metrics to evaluate, interpret, and provide critical information in support of management with strategic and operating decisions.
Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes, working closely with Division finance support teams.
Provide leadership for inventory control and cylinder control group.
Manage local compensation programs to include Gainsharing, Pay-For-Performance & various other Commission programs.
Work closely with the Division finance support teams to better understand historical financial results, trends and validate forecast assumptions.
Perform extensive financial modeling in support of the Division as well as Corporate FP&A.
Build strong relationships with the Division management teams.
Responsible for compliance of Company policies and procedures at the local level, evaluating and providing feedback for continuous improvement opportunities.
Provide leadership for acquisition due diligence and integration.
Coordinate field audit activities regarding internal controls, SOP compliance and SOX compliance as needed.
Support business development initiatives.
Evaluate investment opportunities
Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
Recruit, train, and mentor finance professionals.
Foster a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required.
MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
Minimum of ten years financial reporting/financial analysis experience in positions of increasing responsibility required.
Two to five years management experience, including people development skills and leadership qualities.
Experience with ERP system development/implementation is a plus.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
The VP Finance will have established a proven track record of success in prior accounting/finance roles.
This position must be able to build effective relationships with all levels and roles in the organization
To be successful, the VP Finance must possess exceptionally strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage a wide variety of data and related computer tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
The successful candidate must demonstrate the leadership skills required to drive continuous improvement of processes.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between divisional and local management and demands.
Strong organizational, team-building, and communication skills. The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrixed organization.
Ability to assume increasing responsibilities in a rapidly-changing environment.
Vision, creativity and a quality mindset.
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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.
We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children, including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates.
Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.
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Your differences enhance our performance
At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.
Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at [email protected].
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Website: https://airgas.com/
Headquarter Location: Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1982
IPO Status: Delisted
Industries: Industrial ⋅ Medical ⋅ Retail