Senior Finance Manager

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

The Senior Finance Manager will lead critical accounting and finance functions in support of the Delivery business unit, with a primary focus on the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) contract. This role will focus on strengthening the company’s control framework, providing technical accounting expertise, and supporting plant finance operations through process standardization, compliance, and financial accuracy. The role will also contribute to cross-segment initiatives as needed.

The position Oshkosh, Wisconsin or Spartanburg, South Carolina, with consideration for remote work depending on candidate qualifications.

YOUR IMPACT

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; manage analysis in key business areas and prepare monthly results for management. Lead interaction with other departments on business issues that impact financial projections.
• Provide technical accounting support, including policy development, GAAP research, and preparation of accounting memos to support proper application of accounting standards and ensure audit readiness.
• Support the enhancement and standardization of financial processes, documentation, and controls to improve accuracy, transparency, and compliance across business segments and plant operations.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent; champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect team members as a key member of the management team.
• Promote and attract optimal capital allocation for internal and external customers; develop and maintain budgets and forecasts. Lead team members supporting “Make vs. Buy” decisions and appropriation requests for capital projects.
• Communicate and drive opportunities to deliver best value for customers; 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.
• Lead management of the monthly close process for assigned areas and business segments, which may include account reconciliation and review monthly financial reporting package in compliance with the Corporate Accounting Policies and Procedures (CAPP) manual.
• Responsible for the management and administration of business systems and procedures in the most complex business areas. Ensure that the effectiveness of new procedures is validated, and Sarbanes-Oxley process documentation is updated for changes affecting internal controls.
• Develop customer-friendly systems, process, and metrics; manage assigned shared services tasks in accordance with agreed upon procedures.
• Lead coordination of the team efforts on enterprise-wide projects to collaboratively achieve business objectives and implement standard practices throughout the organization.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.
• Three (3) or more years of managerial/supervisory experience.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform technical accounting research and prepare formal accounting memos.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks, including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Experience supporting or auditing manufacturing organizations, including knowledge of over-time revenue recognition models.
• Success in leading others in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Typing, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.

Pay Range:

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.

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