Finance Director

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The Finance Director will be responsible for directing teams that provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. This role will lead managers who oversee the accounting close process, account reconciliations, monthly analysis, forecasting as well as the annual budgeting process for assigned areas of responsibility. The Finance Director will lead business transaction processing teams in areas such as cost accounting, customer financing, banking operations, inventory, disbursements and property, plant and equipment in compliance with corporate accounting policies and internal control requirements.    

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Partner with internal and external customers to lead and grow business. 
• Direct analysis in key business areas and prepare monthly results for management. 
• Develop connections with internal and external customers on business issues that impact financial projections. 
• Develop the team's knowledge of the business to help identify and drive efficiency opportunities. 
• Partner with management in planning, measuring and reporting on performance of key business areas and identification of opportunities to improve profitability through pricing or cost efficiency. 
• Ensure that processes and procedures are in place and operating effectively for compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Recruit, develop and retain top talent.
• Provide financial analysis support for strategic planning, strategic initiatives, acquisitions, due diligence, business process optimization, and special projects.
• Drive continuous improvement activities to increase the effectiveness of financial processes and supporting information systems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Twelve (12) or more years relevant Finance experience.
• Three (3) or more years of management experience.
• Some international travel required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA).
• Ability to interact with company personnel, build strong relations at all levels and across all business units and organizations.
• Strong understanding of the business impact on different financial policies and processes.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience managing large geographically dispersed culturally diverse teams in a matrix environment.

WHY OSHKOSH?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.