Vice President, Finance - GEA Farm Technologies USA

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we’re not just building equipment, we’re building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.
Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:
• Start strong – Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
• Recharge and refresh – Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
• Invest in your future – A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
• Keep learning – Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
• Live well – Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
• Get support when you need it – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
• Save smart – Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

Responsibilities / Tasks

Location: Romeoville, IL

Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days onsite/1 day remote

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate with local management to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Financial Transparency: Ensure full transparency on the financial performance of our three locations through comprehensive analyses of prior year, budget, forecast and current year data.
• Communication: Develop and challenge budgets in the interest of the Division/GEA, and present budgets/monthly financials to local top-management and FT Division.
• Decision Making: Provide impactful and factual analyses to drive decision-making and determine processes with high strategic relevance.
• Internal Controls: Protect our assets by establishing, monitoring and enforcing robust internal controls.
• Policy Enforcement: Guide financial decisions by developing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Audit Management: Monitor and confirm our financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
• Budget Process: Lead the budget process at a local level, supporting managers in both top-line and bottom-line (cost center) planning.
• Compliance: Stay ahead of federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, ensuring adherence, filing financial reports and advising management on necessary actions.
• Ad-Hoc Analyses: Conduct incident-based ad-hoc analyses to support short-term decision-making.
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis for deviations and identify financial opportunities and risks.
• Local Production Control: Oversee controlling of local production and cost centers.
• Initiative Execution: Follow up and control initiative execution to drive financial performance.
• Innovation: Develop and maintain local financial governance and improve ERP systems.

Your Profile / Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, economics, finance, accounting or other related field of study.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience in Controlling and Finance
• Profound knowledge of controlling, accounting, and business valuation
• Experience in managing processes and financial software
• Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and strategic thinking
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including team leadership, persuasion, conviction and well-argued reasoning
• Proven ability to maintain and build relationships with relevant decision-makers and stakeholders
• Ability to lead and develop cross-functional teams

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $175,000 - $225,000 per year.  GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States. The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Please note: This position is based in the United States and does not offer visa or work sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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