Sr. Director, Division FinanceAlamo Group
Job Summary
Working Conditions:
Primarily in an office environment indoors with frequent sitting for extended periods of time with occasional walking in and around a non-climate-controlled metal manufacturing plant. May be required to travel (frequently) by automobile and/or common air carrier, with overnight stays (travel ~ 15-20%). Occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling of 10 pounds, stooping, reaching, and bending in performance of financial and administrative responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the standardization of financial reporting and analysis across operating entities, group entities, and Corporate in partnership with Group Controllers and the Vice President, Corporate Finance.
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Collaborate with Group Controllers to execute company strategy and achieve financial targets.
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Support the Vice President, Division Finance in providing strategic counsel and financial insight to Executive Vice Presidents to drive profitable growth.
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Direct the preparation and consolidation of financial statements, business activity reports, forecasts, and annual budgets for Alamo Group's operating entities.
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Support mergers and acquisitions at the division and corporate levels, including evaluation of potential acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence, and post-transaction integration.
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Partner with Corporate Accounting to prepare materials supporting internal and external audits.
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Establish and maintain internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
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Lead or participate in finance digitalization initiatives, including ERP upgrades and process automation.
Qualifications
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Advanced knowledge of accounting and economic principles, financial markets, banking, and financial analysis and reporting, including cost accounting, GAAP, and IFRS.
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Strong command of strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial planning principles.
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Demonstrated ability to lead change, diagnose complex problems, evaluate alternatives and their relative costs and benefits, and implement effective solutions.
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Proven capacity to constructively challenge the status quo across multiple entities and at the enterprise level.
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Exceptional collaboration skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with peers and senior leaders.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Proficiency in developing and delivering executive-level PowerPoint presentations is preferred.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial modeling, and standard business software.
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Ability to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays, as financial reporting schedules require.
Core Leadership Competencies
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Leading Change: Drives continuous improvement in team, division, and corporate performance through people, balancing change with sustained business results.
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Leading People: Develops talent to its full potential and upholds the highest ethical standards.
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Communication: Articulates and advocates ideas persuasively, negotiates effectively, and builds strong internal and external networks.
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Business Acumen: Interprets financial results and metrics and deploys human, financial, and information resources effectively.
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Results Driven: Makes timely, well-informed decisions and delivers results with accountability and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Education and Experience
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Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is required; MBA and/or CPA is preferred.
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Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience is required, preferably within a publicly traded manufacturing organization.
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Demonstrated success leading finance across multiple business units or divisions and aligning diverse teams around unified operational goals.








