Vice President Finance - Warrendale, United States - SAE International
1 month ago
Description
Job SummaryLead the development and implementation of robust financial strategies and policies across the company and subsidiaries.
Provide financial guidance to executive leadership and business units, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and ensure compliance with audit, tax, and statutory requirements.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to strategic planning, manage special projects, and supervise financial services personnel.
Essential functions include financial strategy development, leadership, strategic planning, and team management.Essential Functions
Develop and implement robust financial strategies and policies across Fullsight and SAE International and subsidiaries.
Oversee financial management, accounting, analysis and reporting processes, accounts payable, travel and expense reimbursement, payroll, cash receipts and monthly and year end closings; ensuring compliance with domestic and global audit, tax, and statutory requirements.
Collaborate with the CFO, Audit and Risk Committee, Administrative Trustees Committee, Finance Committee and various Boards.Provide financial guidance to executive and senior leadership and business units.
Contribute to strategic planning and manage special projects with significant operational or financial impact.
Develop and maintain relationships with banks, investment managers and other key financial partners.
Serve on the Senior Leadership Team and actively participate in strategic planning and culture-building for the organization.
Manage the SAE International annual Business Plan process. Oversee the Fullsight annual Business Plan process.
Supervise and lead employees of the Financial Services Business Unit, advancing quality and customer service.
Additional projects as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
15 years experience in accounting or related field, with 10 years of supervisory experience
CPA or CMA designation
Experience in public accounting and/or internal auditing
Ability to research highly complex and technical accounting and taxation laws, rules and regulations
Strong decision-making ability and ability to work independently under pressure.
Diverse knowledge of business disciplines including accounting, finance, investments, insurance, taxation and business law
Up to date knowledge of accounting standards, federal and state taxes and general accounting regulations
Ability to motivate and build an enthusiastic workforce
Excellent communication, customer and relationship skills
Strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Monitor results of a $150M+ operating budget and make recommendations to ensure targets are met
Manage a payroll function of $50M+
Manage a liquidity investment fund of approximately $5M
Monitor results of investment portfolios with a total value in excess of $120M
Preferred Qualifications
20+ years experience in accounting or related field, with 10 years of supervisory experience
Big 4 accounting experience
Working Conditions And Physical Requirements
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Ability to work for long periods at a computer/desk.
Standard office environment.
About The Organization
Fullsight
is an integrated brand of our three primary affiliate companies – SAE Industry Technologies Consortia, SAE International and Performance Review Institute – and their subsidiaries.
As a collective, Fullsight enables a robust resource of innovative programs, products and services for industries, their engineers and technical experts to work together on traditional and emergent complex issues that drive their future progress.
SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (SAE ITC)enables organizations to define and pilot best practices.
SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.
The Performance Review Institute (PRI)
is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.
is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals.
Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.
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