VP of Finance - Process Solutions Group

Remote

Full Time

Executive

CPM Process Solutions Group

Seeking candidates for:
Vice President of Finance

CPM Holdings, Inc is a well-established company, going through an exciting phase of transformational growth. CPM is an essential supplier to the global food, energy and materials supply chains; we are a global organization that is a key player in numerous global markets, including oilseed processing, animal feed, breakfast cereal, snack food, biofuels and metal-packaging industries. We specialize in the design, production and marketing of high-quality, efficient, durable process systems, equipment and aftermarket parts and services. The foundation of our company dates back to 1883 and we continue to leverage our history, experience, and entrepreneurial spirit to increase our global footprint through innovative organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Website: corporate.cpm.net
CPM is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenues generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities is based in New York with an office in Shanghai. Their investment philosophy of “We dedicate the time, energy, and resources to help every company achieve its full potential” fully supports CPM’s mission and vision.
CPM is seeking a Global Vice President of Finance for our Process Solutions business; one of three business units within CPM. This role is the finance business partner to the Process Solutions President, and the management team. The role is also part of the Finance Leadership team, reporting directly to CPM’s Chief Financial Officer. This is a senior level position that is responsible for the full finance function for the Process Solutions business unit worldwide. As we continue our transformational growth story, we are also transforming our finance function to be a best-in-class organization. Finance will focus on partnering with the operational teams to drive differentiated growth while also protecting the value of CPM. The right candidate will be a strong leader of global finance teams with a proven track record of successful collaboration across functional departments and geographical boundaries.

Job Specifications:

Location: Blaine MN or remotely out of Chicago IL
Travel: Expected trave up to 30%
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Required Qualifications:

15+ years of extensive experience in finance roles with increasing responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Strong verbal and written communication skills that enhance collaboration and clarity
Optimistic mindset with excellent interpersonal skills in a team environment
Motivated self-starter with ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Inspires, motivates, and develops high-performing finance teams across multiple regions.
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity with a desire to learn more and how to do things better
Strategic thinker and business partner focused on aligning financial strategies with business objectives and driving continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience leading a global finance team, providing direction and oversight of all deliverables while fostering talent development and building high-performing teams
Experience in Business Partnering, providing strategic financial insights and collaborating with teams to turn insights into action.
Experience working in a complex, global, matrixed organization
Experience in manufacturing/assembly environment
Strong understanding of standard costing, having utilized global ERP systems (CPM uses SAP Business One)
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Master’s degree in business management or finance
CMA or CPA
Experience with advanced financial planning and reporting tools such as Oracle or Adaptive Planning
Experience developing long-range strategic planning initiatives
Experience writing executive level presentations, concisely summarizing financial & operational results and required corrective actions

Primary Responsibilities:

As a key member of Process Solutions Management Team, serve as a trusted advisor to the Process Solutions President and Leadership Team
As a member of the Finance Leadership Team, actively contribute to shaping financial strategies, driving organizational goals, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability within the broader finance function
Drive the business unit’s annual budget, and quarterly forecast processes, driving accountability within the business unit by aligning operational KPIs to the intended financial outcomes
Drive a consistent cadence of operational performance meetings, measuring operational KPIs and financial metrics, providing insights, driving accountability and ensuring countermeasures and action plans are identified and monitored
Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities that drive profitable revenue growth and enhance market presence.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to implement efficiency improvements and cost-saving measures that enhance profitability
Operate globally and cross-functionally, embracing standardization and best practice sharing across not only Process Solutions, but all of CPM
Spearhead initiatives to enhance cash flow management, ensuring financial stability and optimizing working capital across the organization
Protect the value of CPM by effectively overseeing Process Solutions accounting team, ensuring accuracy and an effective internal controls environment
Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for the business unit
Direct foreign statutory audits, reporting and income tax compliance leveraging local advisors
Supervise compliance with foreign regulatory obligations through local CPM teams and local advisors
Support global financial statement audit under US GAAP
Mentor and develop the finance team to enhance skills and drive high-performance culture.

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CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, pension, and medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

CPM Acquisition Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. CPM Acquisition Corp. offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid holidays and vacations, 401k, medical/dental insurance, tuition assistance, and more.

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