Head of Finance

The Head of Finance is a key member of the Dealer Management Team (DMT), responsible for the overall financial management of the dealership, business partner and the strategic development support to the President. This is a hands-on role and partner to the organization to help define, and monitor VCES’ progress to its’ business goals and objectives. He/She will manage and oversee the organization’s FP&A, and Credit and Risk Management. The position will initially have 3 direct reports.

Primary Duties and Key accountabilities (but not limited to):

• Demonstrate safe work and environmentally sound behaviors at all times in support of VCES California’s Health and Safety Policy, Programs and initiatives.
• Develop and continuously improve financial and operations processes and controls over inventory, purchasing, billing/invoicing, aged receivables, cash flow and payroll.
• Develop, provide, and continuously improve on the budgeting, reporting, and forecasting processes.
• Develop, implement and monitor internal control procedures surrounding general accounting, inventory, sales and accounts payable.
• Responsible for preparing financial reports for the DMT and the dealership board.
• Responsible for accuracy of general ledger and financial reports.
• Manage and oversee the month-end close process.
• Responsible for the annual business plan and process.
• Responsible for co-ordination of VCES’s California Monthly Sales Forecast.
• Responsible for rental and new inventory planning and provide recommendation to the DMT on optimal inventory levels based on various inputs including market forecast, customer demand and fleet utilization.
• Responsible for the credit and risk management process within VCES.
• Direct supervision of accounting team, and credit and risk management team.

Required Qualifications

• BS Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years’ experience in finance leadership (Controller etc.)
• 5+ years’ experience managing direct reports
• 3+ years’ experience in credit and risk management.
• Safety conscious and customer centric with effective relationship building through all levels.
• Exceptional communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Strong business and financial acumen with effective decision making.
• Proven analytical aptitude with attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Ability to effectively adapt and prioritize in a fast paced and deadline driven environment.
• Improvement mind set, self-motivated, independent and team a team player with strong initiative.
• Computer and systems literate with proficiency with Excel and Word.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, CMA or CA.
• Dealer Management System (DMS) implementation.
• Heavy equipment industry & market experience

About US
The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines under the leading brands Volvo, Renault Trucks, Mack, UD Trucks, Eicher, SDLG, Terex Trucks, Prevost, Nova Bus, UD Bus and Volvo Penta.

Volvo Construction Equipment is a global company driven by passion, curiosity and by our purpose: to build the world we want to live in. We believe that only through imagination and teamwork can we develop a world that is cleaner, smarter and more connected. Our company culture reflects this belief through the care and trust it places in our customers, employees and suppliers. People are at the heart of our business. It is through our strong network of talented, enquiring and innovative minds that we have been able to pave the way towards a more sustainable future. The global construction industry is our arena and our employees are our greatest assets.
We can only continue to stand out as industry leaders through the people driving us forwards. Come be a part of our team and help us build tomorrow.