Director of Finance (Finance)

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

To provide Wheel management and manufacturing plants with guidance in the compiling of timely, economical and accurate financial/system support services which will contribute to the control and optimum utilization of the Company's assets within the guidelines established by Amsted Rail. Reporting to this position are the Controller, International Accounting Manager, Manager, Cost and Planning and dotted line to Plant Controllers (4).

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Provide and guide manufacturing units in the development of timely, accurate and usable financial data which will assure their effectiveness in meeting growth and profitability objectives.

Assure the availability of timely and accurate financial information to facilitate management decision-making.

Interpret operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the Company to make specific recommendations that will result in the cost reduction and profit improvement.

Ensure the preparation and submission to Amsted Rail of required tax reports in compliance with the laws and reporting dates.

Assure the timely and economic performance of the accounting group to comply with established policies and accepted accepting practices.

Assure the availability and development of a competent financial staff to effectively and economically meet the department and Company objectives.

Contribute to the Company's long-range and short-term planning process through coordination of the overall planning and quarterly forecasting functions and instituting controls and reporting thereto.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced technical or specialized skills with proficiency attained through wide experience in specialized or technical field utilizing a group of involved practices/procedures and/or scientific theory and principles.
• Broad experience, integrates major functions of an operating company or company-wide coordination of a strategic function.
• The effectiveness of this position is measured by its ability to maintain a financial organization, with established guidelines, to provide Amsted Rail management with timely and accurate information needed to make sound operating decisions and provide legal, financial and accounting support to the seven manufacturing units and control bad debt losses to contribute to the Company's cash flow and profitability.

KEY CHALLENGES

Operates under the financial guidelines established by Amsted Rail and the Company's policies and procedures. The incumbent is in daily contact and counsel with the COO-Wheel regarding capital projects and return on investment, preparation and analysis, planning and general operational matters policy and procedures. Daily phone contact with Plant Controllers and spends about 20% of time at the plant locations to work on legal and financial matters.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Light physical effort
• Normal environment
• Minimal hazards

OTHER INFORMATION

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.