VP, Finance Elevate

Elevate is committed to providing the highest quality commercial roofing, wall and lining systems to solve our customers' challenges, grounded by a 45-year legacy of proven experience. Our mission is to deliver solutions that save time, perform reliably and protect our communities. We are devoted to building partnerships rooted in trust in reflection of our Elevate promise that Nobody Covers You Better.

Elevate is part of the Amrize family of brands. Visit ElevateCommercialBP.com to learn more.

We're seeking a VP, Finance Elevate who's ready to be part of a people-first company offering best-in-class products, exceptional training, and deep industry pride-all built to help our partners and team succeed.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The VP of Finance provides overall leadership to the organization by collaborating across the business to drive strategic planning, enhance financial reporting, provide financial insight and analytics to improve overall profitability. The successful candidate will lead, coach, and develop a team of finance and accounting professionals, be the right hand to the President by providing timely and accurate decision support analytics focused on driving improved decision making. The VP of Finance will also provide guidance to other key functions across the business such as Sales, Operations, Pricing, Customer Service, Procurement, Legal, IT, HR, and risk management.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Provides leadership on strategic planning and the direction of the Company to enhance business performance and shareholder value.
• Large Capex oversight and leadership guidance.
• Leads alignment of financial and business strategies.
• Identifies areas of growth, expansion and new profit opportunities
• Leads forecasting and budgeting functions
• Manages the capital budgeting process.
• Conducts integration of financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and other financial areas with the parent company.
• Drives operation efficiencies and improvements of the business focusing on internal controls, documented and standardized work processes, system enhancements/integrations.
• Assesses the efficiency and effectiveness of financial, IT and procurement operations including overall risk management. Implements necessary changes to support current and future growth in business.
• Monitors and manages cash flow and cash conversion to support business requirements and strategic plans.
• Determines how to allocate resources to drive growth in EBIT/DA and Free Cash Flow, while managing risk.
• Collaborates effectively across the organization building strong business relationships to drive business performance.
• Responsible for financial reporting, including compliance with IFRS/GAAP, SOX and SEC compliance as necessary.
• Supports with any work related to spinoff of North America business unit to become publicly listed US company.
• Responsible for internal financial and accounting controls including close monitoring of the balance sheet.
• Responsible for providing oversight for general ledger and all related month end closing duties.
• Manages working capital improvements and targets to achieve free cash flow targets.
• Support President by providing financial insight on matters to aid in decision making.
• Hires, trains, supervises, motivates, and develops accounting managers; manages schedules and workflow.
• Builds and sustain a high performing team and provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Drives engagement throughout the organization.
• Keeps up to date on the overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Responsible for adherence to company policies including safety and the use of personal protective equipment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or Accounting from an accredited university.
• Proven leadership and managerial experience
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive Finance experience operating in a performance / results-oriented culture.
• Strong understanding of business value drivers such and proven track record of sales, EBITDA and cash flow improvements.
• Good understanding of cost accounting and Manufacturing processes.
• Ability to recommend and direct cost-effective creative solutions.
• Ability to work with all levels within the organization, strong organization skills; ability to managing priorities and workflow.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills including the ability to clearly present recommendations and summarize complex issues.
• Experience with control frameworks (IFRS, US GAAP experience)
• Demonstrate both creative and critical thinking skills.
• Solid strategic planning experience at the divisional and corporate level.
• Proven experience handling multiple duties and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.
• Proven experience challenging the status quo and championing new initiatives. Experience acting as a catalyst for change and stimulating others to change.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, plan and deliver significant process improvements with major financial impact.
• Proficiency with MS Office especially Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA highly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or other relevant ERPs
• Experience of planning tools such as SAC, BPC, Hyperion or other relevant systems
• Experience in a global manufacturing organization

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Amrize North America Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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