Vice President, Finance

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has a Vice President, Finance opportunity. This role reports into our corporate headquarters located in Germantown, WI. The ideal candidate will be open to a hybrid work schedule.

Are you passionate about providing strategic leadership within a finance team? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

You will provide strategic leadership for the finance function across all North American business units and support global operations. You will also establish and drive financial processes, policies, and controls that enhance performance, ensure compliance, and support the company’s growth and profitability objectives in alignment with corporate strategy.

Responsibilities

• Partners with Chief Operating Officer to own and drive financial performance across the regions 
• Advises North American Regional Leadership Team from a financial perspective on all business matters
• Reports financial results and analyzes trends in key performance areas, including sales, cost of goods sold, gross profit, operating costs, and working capital
• Partners with sales, customer service, operations, IT, and other department leaders to assess risk, evaluate alternatives, make and document informed decisions, take action and drive results
• Drives improved profitability and cash flow through deep understanding of pricing, product costing, expense management, and all other components of our financial statements
• Leads annual budgeting, financial planning, capital planning, and mid-year forecasting processes, ensuring clarity of assumptions, predictability of results, and alignment with strategic objectives
• Drives continuous improvement in financial processes to enhance quality and productivity with a focus on standardization, simplification, automation, and modernization across all sites

PERKS & BENEFITS 

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of varied and progressive experience in the fields of Finance and Accounting 
• 5+ years in public accounting is strongly preferred 
• 5+ years leading a multi-division, global Finance organization 
• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) strongly preferred 
• Demonstrates unwavering integrity and a strong commitment to customer service, quality, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement  
• Exceptional communication skills across all levels and functions, both internally and externally  
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and support multiple concurrent business initiatives
• Builds strong internal partnerships and cultivates a robust external professional network 
• Committed to continuous personal and team development through learning and feedback   
• Influences strategic thinking and challenges the status quo to support Ellsworth’s profitable and predictable growth objectives 

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