Finance and Accounting Leader - Ventrac at The Toro Company

Orrville, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 May, 26

Salary

145000.0

Posted On

09 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Management, Cost Management, Business Planning, Analysis, Leadership, Communication, Critical Thinking, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Accounting Principles, Strategic Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Customer Focus, Results Orientation

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future. Who Are We? Ventrac, located in Orrville, Ohio, is a division of The Toro Company. Ventrac is a premier innovator of equipment for turf and landscape grounds management, sidewalk snow removal, and specialty grounds care maintenance. Built for performance with quality to last, Ventrac equipment is ideal for golf course turf management, sports fields, collegiate campuses, residential and commercial property maintenance, and public green spaces. #LI-Ventrac A senior member of the Divisional executive management team, this role understands the direction of the enterprise, collaborates with the rest of the management team to develop and execute short and long term divisional business strategies. This leader is a broad thinker who works directly with senior management, corporate functions and divisional personnel to drive continued growth and success of the Division and Enterprise. As a senior finance leader, this position creates an environment of engagement and inclusion, directs all Divisional Financial Planning & Analysis activities to meet core business objectives and drive business strategy, as well as leads and manages to Corporate financial management and planning requirements. Receives direction from Division General Manager/VP and Group FP&A Director. What Will You Do? In order to grow and build a successful career with The Toro Company, you will be responsible for the following responsibilities: Creates a finance environment that provides excellent service to its customers, is easy to do business with, has a sense of urgency, continuously improves, and quickly adapts to change. Works seamlessly with the FP&A Center of Excellence (COE) to coordinate analytical and reporting processes to effectively enable sound business decision-making. Leads the Division's annual and long-term strategic financial planning process, setting strategic objectives, and developing specific action plans to deliver on strategy. Analyzes and outlines recommendations and alternatives for senior management on a wide variety of business opportunities, including the areas of capital expenditures, asset/liability management, product pricing, lease vs. buy analysis, new product development and product/customer profitability. Utilizes existing Business Intelligence (BI) tools to provide meaningful analysis around actual Division financial results as compared to budgets, forecasts and prior year results. Implements, and manages an integrated plan for the accounting and financial control of the Division that is consistent with corporate policies, procedures, and directives, and assures that generally accepted accounting principles are consistently applied. Responsible for accurate and timely general ledger accounting close for the entity Implements and manages a system of internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets, the integrity of financial results, SOX internal control compliance and the efficient functioning of the Finance department. Provides matrixed leadership to coordinate the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process for production, shipping and inventory management. Oversees projection process to meet divisional and corporate management requirements. Projection process includes development of current forecasts of Revenue, Gross Margin, SG&A spending, allocations, product costs as well as balance sheet metrics. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with key functional areas in Corporate, Operations and other Divisions. Engages with others across the organization to develop the best possible solutions for the Enterprise (breaks down silos). Performs other required duties as needed in addition to the essential duties and responsibilities described above, to meet the changing needs of the organization. What Do You Need? To be considered for this role, an individual should meet the following minimal requirements: Bachelors of Arts or Science in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA, CPA or CMA desirable. Minimum 7 years of experience in financial and cost management, business planning and analysis with increasing scope and responsibility. Minimum 3 years of direct leadership experience. Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting principles and practices. Ability to communicate effectively to end users of all experience levels, in both oral and written communications. Able to efficiently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks. Critical thinker, with sound business judgment and exceptional business acumen. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Proven business and financial strategist. Able to maintain composure in stressful situations, in a highly interactive role. Customer-focused and results-oriented individual with a bias for action that permeates to the entire group. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills vital to anticipating, investigating and resolving issues. Curious learner, self-starter. Demonstrated project management skills. Able to use BI tools and systems to increase business performance, improve decision making and drive efficiency, accuracy and continuous improvement. What Can We Give You? At Ventrac we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits – Ventrac offers employees at our Orrville, OH location a variety of perks, including: Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment. Location – Located in the heart of Orrville, a small town with a busy manufacturing industry, we have a family-like work atmosphere. We are around 10 minutes from U.S. Route 30 and Route 585 for easy travel. #LI-Onsite Onsite amenities – With two onsite cafes and large break rooms, we have a convenient and comfortable area for breaks and lunches. We have around 350 employees and are always growing. We have newer, high-quality facilities (built from 2014-2018) and an exceptionally clean manufacturing work environment. Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, The Toro Company offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee. Volunteerism - The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community. Growth Opportunities – TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples. Competitive Salary – A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $112,000 - $145,000. Salary will be determined by experience and qualifications. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app. Ventrac is a growth-oriented company located in Orrville, Ohio. Our team is dedicated to excellence through innovation, a strong work ethic and quality workmanship. Join the Ventrac Team who feels passionate about the products we build for commercial lawn care use. We believe our employees are truly the most valuable asset. We are known for our culture of respect and collaboration, which can be measured by our low turnover, open communication, and the excitement in the air. At The Toro Company, we are committed to fostering a secure and trustworthy recruitment process for our applicants. Recruitment fraud is a potential threat to job seekers, so please be aware that throughout our recruitment process, you’ll never be required to pay any fees or disclose personal financial details when applying to TTC opportunities. The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non-merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.

Responsibilities

The Finance and Accounting Leader will create a finance environment that provides excellent service and leads the Division's strategic financial planning process. This role involves analyzing business opportunities and implementing financial controls to ensure compliance and efficiency.