Regional VP Finance - East Region - Americas Cement East

Job ID:  493680

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development!

Summary:

The VP of Finance - Regional oversees the financial function of the Region. This position manages the monthly close process, reviewing cost variances, coordinating the budget process, maintaining forecasts, and monitoring capital spending. The position oversees the communication of financial data to senior management to help drive critical business decisions. The VP of Finance - Regional provides leadership coordinating of the entire finance department and serves as a business partner to the regional leadership team. 

 What you’ll be contributing:

•    Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.

•    Coordinates and prepares monthly business review presentations to senior management. 
•    Presents monthly financial performance to Senior Leadership.
•    Maintains monthly forecasts for the region and submits them to CRH group finance monthly.
•    Monitors cost variances and proactively communicates them to senior management.
•    Monitors capital spending for the region to ensure projects are completed timely and on budget. 
•    Communicates capital spending requirements to senior management.
•    Assists in preparing capital project justifications to ensure the viability of all projects and that the highest return projects are prioritized and pursued.
•    Assists in the preparation of the annual Strat Plan by providing historical financial data, providing multiyear forecasts, and calculating project returns.
•    Works closely with outside auditors to coordinate and plan the audit. 
•    Ensures that the company's accounting and financial records are in compliance with GAAP and other accounting standards.
•    Assists outside auditors with schedules and answer any associated questions.
•    Works closely with the Plant Controllers. 
•    Assists the plants in hiring, training, and setting standards for the Plant Controller position. Coordinate periodic calls with the Plant Controllers and coordinate meetings with the group.
•    Coordinates regular cost reviews with the Plant Controllers to provide cost information to Senior Leadership.
•    Provides monthly operating reports to the sales and manufacturing groups. Work closely with those groups to explain variances and identify key business metrics.
•    Serves as Regional SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) leader. Set standards for SOX across the region and ensure that SOX controls are properly performed and documented.
•    Monitors working capital for the region and ensure that company assets are properly protected and used efficiently.
•    Deals regularly with external auditors and ensure compliance and adequate controls are in place. 
•    Acts as a custodian of company assets for the organization. 

•    Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

To succeed in this position, you will need: 

•    Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc
•    Minimum 4-year degree in Accounting or a related field
•   CPA preferred
•   Minimum of 10 years of Accounting experience in public accounting or private industry or related positions.
•    Proficient in written English, effective verbal communication, and listening skills
•    Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
•    Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
•    Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
•    Ability to lead/manage others
•    Knowledge of accounting practices as set forth by GAAP
•    Ability to use Microsoft Office products
•    Ability to utilize a personal computer to perform duties
•    Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

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What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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