VP of Finance

VP Of Finance Supporting Household Division

The VP of Finance supporting the Household Division is a key member of the Household leadership team, responsible for overseeing all global aspects of financial management and strategy. The position will provide financial leadership, drive operational efficiencies, and contribute to the company's overall growth and profitability. This executive finance leader requires a proactive, critical thinking individual who can make strategic decisions and drive financial excellence.

Provide strategic management and financial forecasting / insights to the Household Leadership Team for reporting, financial metrics, plant and international results, productivity and forecast performance.

Provide reporting on results, operations and findings to executive leadership on a regular basis - CEO, CFO, and Household President.

Responsible for developing and managing the creation of reporting templates & forecast performance metrics.

Build, manage, and monitor long- and short-term strategic financial plans. Evaluate the success of financial strategies and make recommendations for change if needed.

Analyze and explain all budget vs. actual variances within the budgets and actively work with the BU leadership to understand the outlook and any negative or positive impacts to it.

Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), analyze trends and provide insights / early warnings guidance on potential risks & opportunities.

Lead the annual budget, in-year forecast processes and long-term strategy financial outlooks for Business Unit.

Ensure timely reporting through monthly closing, reporting and review processes.

Oversee and drive Household working capital and capital projects to meet cash and liquidity goals.

Develop and implement financial controls, new accounting software, and financial operations processes when required.

Provide leadership, mentorship and direction to Global Household Finance team members.

Partner with Corporate Finance team including Corporate Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Accounts Payable / Receivable.

Partner with internal support functions including IT, Human Resources, Risk Management, Legal, Corporate Development, etc. to support Household and KIK Corporate operations and initiatives.

Complete ad hoc projects, analyses, and initiatives as requested.

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Bachelor's degree required preferably in Accounting or Finance; MBA or CPA preferred.

10 or more years of progressive financial leadership experience, in manufacturing or industrial equipment sectors; Familiarity with the chemical processing industry is an asset.

Experience in a private equity-backed business is an asset strongly preferred.

Proven track record of success managing organizational budgets, implementing financial controls, and forecasting / financial reporting functions.

Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and ERP systems; Oracle experience preferred.

Proven leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Excellent analytical and communication abilities.

High level of integrity, dependability, problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.

Proven ability as a visible leader who consistently reinforces corporate culture with employees through active and value-added actions in team meetings, business reviews, and other forums.

Success in leading, growing and developing a team of finance professionals who maintain a high-performance culture.

Ability to regularly work onsite in the Atlanta market is required.

Travel to US and Canada plant sites periodically.

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span and Comet cleaning products, Clorox Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard, and Natural Chemistry pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand ("private label") bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.