VP of Finance - Ruprecht at RUPRECHT CO

Mundelein, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Leadership, P&L Management, Financial Reporting, Accounting, FP&A, Operations Finance, Strategic Planning, Cost Management, Risk Management, Team Leadership, Talent Development, Financial Compliance, Business Partnership, Transformation, Operational Excellence, Data Analysis

Industry

Meat Products Manufacturing

Description

Description This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned operational finance executive ready to lead and scale a critical business unit. As Vice President of Finance – Ruprecht, you will have full financial ownership of the business, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow, and serve as a key partner to the North America CFO and executive leadership team. You will lead the core finance pillars—FP&A, Operations Finance/Standards and Accounting/Controllership—while building a high-performing organization that delivers both operational rigor and strategic insight. Roles & Responsibilities: Enterprise Finance Leadership · Own and deliver the financial performance of the business, with full accountability for P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow · Provide end-to-end leadership of all traditional finance functions including FP&A, Operations Finance/Standards, and Accounting/Controllership · Lead and scale a high-performing finance organization with 10+ direct and indirect reports · Elevate finance as a strategic partner across the business, influencing key decisions at the executive level Strategic Finance & Business Partnership · Act as a trusted advisor to the North America CFO and senior leadership team · Lead integrated business planning, forecasting, and performance management · Translate financial data into actionable insights that drive margin expansion, cost discipline, and growth Operational & Financial Excellence · Ensure best-in-class financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements · Drive discipline in cost management, plant performance, and operational finance standards · Optimize working capital, liquidity, and capital deployment Growth, Transformation & Value Creation · Support and evaluate strategic initiatives including capital investments, network optimization, and M&A · Lead finance transformation efforts, including systems, processes, and reporting enhancements · Partner cross-functionally to improve operational execution and profitability Risk Management & Governance · Strengthen internal controls and financial governance frameworks · Lead audits and maintain strong external partnerships · Proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks Leadership & Talent Development · Build, lead, and develop a deep bench of finance talent across multiple functions · Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement · Coach and mentor future finance leaders Requirements · 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including senior leadership roles in manufacturing or food production · Demonstrated skills and experience in accounting and financial reporting · Proven success owning or heavily influencing full financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) · Track record of leading multi-functional finance teams in complex, multi-site environments · Strong business acumen with the ability to link financial performance to operational drivers · Experience driving transformation, systems improvements, and scalable processes · Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)

Responsibilities

The VP of Finance will own the financial performance of the business, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, while leading core finance functions. This role involves acting as a strategic partner to the North America CFO and executive leadership team, driving financial insights and operational excellence.