Vice President of Finance and Accounting (Penske ...

VP of Finance and Accounting Location: Warren, MI (Onsite) Penske Vehicle Services (PVS) is a privately held company that is part of the broader Penske owned family of businesses. PVS specializes in supplying light industrial services to automobile OEMs and tier-one suppliers. These services include the specialized provision of liquid paint & paint film application and mechanical/assembly expertise through its small volume, scalable production facilities located in 3 states. PVS employs nearly 500 employees with its headquarters located in Troy, MI. Position Summary PVS is actively recruiting for a VP of Finance and Accounting to lead its staff of accounting professionals. This position is a key PVS executive leadership team member and a business partner to the operations team. The VP of Finance and Accounting is responsible for planning and executing the business's strategy including all aspects of external and internal financial reporting, ERP systems and financial process flows, budgeting and forecasting, tax and regulatory compliance, risk and insurance, and accounting operations. Responsibilities Strategic: Provide direction on external and internal reporting, ERP technology and process flows, budgeting and forecasting, risk and insurance strategy, and accounting operations designed to drive business results. External Reporting: Report financials monthly according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to the PVS shareholders. Internal Reporting: Advise and implement financial metrics and analytics to be used by the Management Team to monitor and assess business performance on a real-time basis. ERP Systems and Process Flows: Provide direction on configuration and use of Microsoft D365 to maximize efficiencies. Budgeting: Present the annual budget to the shareholders with other key members of senior management. Forecasting: Provide ongoing forecasts to the senior management team and shareholders. Tax and Regulatory Compliance: Work with external CPA firms to complete Federal, State, and Local tax returns in the USA and Canada. Risk and Insurance: Work with the shareholder's insurance department to provide information for proper insurance coverage. 401(k) Benefit Plan: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and issue annual tax returns and financial reports. Accounting Operations: Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard the organization's financial assets. People Management: Hire, coach, develop, lead, and manage accounting department personnel. Change Management: Drive organizational change according to the company's accounting and technology strategy. New Business: Manage new business due diligence and ensure start-ups have adequate accounting systems ready for business. Qualifications CPA preferred with 10+ years of accounting experience. Bachelor's degree required. Exceptional communication and influencing skills. Strong knowledge and experience of ERP systems. Strong knowledge and experience of accounting functions. Strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ). Demonstrated ability to drive and maintain accountability for results. Ability to work well independently and as a team member. Strong analytical skills. Ability to travel 5%. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job. Penske Vehicle Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing Co., LP., a leading global transportation services provider. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-05