At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you’ll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that’s always looking ahead.
The FP&A Sr Manager – Enterprise develops and leads the enterprise FP&A organization and financial processes. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, this position is responsible for advancing enterprise financial planning, strategic finance, and investment management capabilities across the organization. The role supports the development and execution of the Rite-Hite ONE (RH One) strategy through enterprise modeling, strategic investment analysis, and long-range value creation initiatives. This role serves as the strategic finance business partner to the President of Digital Solutions and collaborates closely with finance and cross-functional leadership teams, including executive leadership. This position is located at our Global Headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of 3 days on-site.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Lead enterprise FP&A capabilities, establishing performance standards and ensuring strong business partnership across business units and enterprise functions.
Own the enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and long-range planning processes, driving standardization while supporting appropriate operational differentiation across operating units.
Drive progression toward a driver-based forecasting model incorporating internal, external, customer, and macroeconomic performance indicators.
Partner with leadership to develop and maintain the RH One business case, including ownership of long-term enterprise financial models, scenario planning, and strategic value creation analysis.
Own enterprise investment governance, including return analysis and post-investment reviews to ensure accountability against commitments.
Strengthen enterprise margin analytics and profitability rigor, evaluating pricing effectiveness, commercial programs, cost structure, and SG&A investments (volume / mix / rate analysis).
Establish enterprise KPI frameworks, dashboarding, and performance management processes that connect financial outcomes to operational drivers and improve decision-making transparency.
Develop external benchmarking frameworks to assess enterprise performance, capital returns, and competitive positioning.
Lead and develop the enterprise FP&A team, establishing priorities and supporting continued capability development.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in finance or equivalent required, MBA preferred.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in progressive finance roles.
5+ years previous experience in an FP&A leadership role.
Experience supporting executive leadership and enterprise-wide strategic finance initiatives preferred.
Experience in industrial manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial leaders (written and verbal), leveraging strong interpersonal skills.
Strong financial modeling and presentation skills using relevant and modern software.
Demonstrated ability to take conceptual ideas/direction and create clear, actionable plans and execution, comfortable with ambiguity.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect operational, commercial, and financial performance drivers.
Practical experience building FP&A capabilities and financial processes within an organization.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will have two direct reports.
What We Offer
At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people – because when you’re supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:
Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.
Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.
Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.
Join us and build a career where you’re supported – at work and beyond.
Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans. We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- 6-8 years of experience in progressive finance roles
- 2-4 years previous experience in an FP&A role
- Experience in industrial manufacturing or distribution environment
Rite-Hite Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement program includes a 401(k) with company match alongside a separate profit‑sharing component. This combination is consistently positioned as a standout element of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, paid holidays, personal days for eligible roles, paid parental leave, and company‑paid short‑term medical leave. The depth of leave programs contributes meaningfully to total compensation appeal.
Rite-Hite Insights
What We Do
Rite-Hite, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA is a world-wide leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of loading dock safety systems, industrial door solutions and in-plant products. All of our products are designed for maximum safety, productivity, efficiency and reduced energy costs at your facility. Rite-Hite's complete product line includes hydraulic, mechanical and air-powered dock levelers, vehicle restraints, light communication systems, truck levelers, dock seals and shelters, high speed doors, cooler/freezer doors, traffic/impact doors, machine safety doors, safety barrier systems, industrial HVLS ceiling fans and a complete line of aftermarket parts, accessories, and service. Rite-Hite is focused on providing solutions for you. From developing the Dok-Lok in 1980 to prevent premature trailer separation to the innovative Rite-Vu Light Communications system introduced in 2009 to protect pedestrians and forklift drivers, we're innovative to make you safer, more efficient and productive. Careers If you would like to explore career opportunities with Rite-Hite, please apply online at www.ritehite.com
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