Vice President of Finance - U.S. Energy

POSITION SUMMARY

U.S. Energy is a vertically integrated energy solutions provider proficient in refined products, alternative fuels, and environmental credits.

Pairing our comprehensive portfolio of assets with risk management, financial services, and advisory insights, we offer customers realistic, executable strategies that satisfy both their economic and environmental goals.

The Vice President of Finance for U.S. Energy provides strategic direction for all financial functions within the division and serves as a key member of both the Corporate Finance and Divisional Leadership teams.

This individual is responsible for directing, planning, and managing the accounting, financial and information systems of the division and interacts with and advises members of the leadership team on the financial impact of operational decisions.

The VP of Finance leads and / or provides support for business acquisitions and subsequent integration into current operations and is responsible for establishing, coordinating, and maintaining an integrated plan for the control of operations regarding budgets, forecasts, operational planning, and other financial aspects of the division.

Additionally, this individual is responsible for measuring performance against business plans and budgets, and for interpreting and making recommendations for operational improvements and increasing departmental profitability.

This position will be located at our downtown Appleton, WI office 222 W College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911 .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads the development and implementation of strategic business and operational plans, projects, programs, and systems
• Collaborates with Directors and Managers to identify and / or provide support to planning and growth initiatives through financial and management information analysis, reports and recommendations
• Participates in the negotiations, due diligence, purchase, and subsequent integration into current operations of business acquisitions
• Oversees the coordination and development of business plans and budgets
• Develops, implements, and maintains accounting systems and procedures necessary to promote profitable operations, safeguard company assets and compliance with applicable regulations
• Assists in planning and management of division information systems and modifications
• Ensure the preparation of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and reports to the Board of Directors.
• Hire, coach and develop a strong, high impact team that serves as a strategic business partner to divisional leadership and operations
• Communicate and collaborate with corporate and other division associates on company policies and procedures
• Identify and / or support interdivisional opportunities for growth and process efficiencies
• Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
• Continuously learn and develop self professionally
• Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

• 4 year accounting / finance degree
• Minimum 15 years of broad accounting experience and demonstrated leadership experience
• Proven leader with high professional ethics and unquestionable integrity
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work with a diverse organization where group interaction, communication, and human relations are critical
• Good decision maker who is well organized and can prioritize and plan ahead
• Excellent communicator and listener who is assertive yet personable and flexible
• Advanced knowledge of information technology

Preferred :

Public Accounting experience

U.S. Venture requires that a team member have and maintain authorization to work in the country in which the role is based.

In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency unless based on business need.

U.S. Venture will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed recruitment Master Service Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without an agreement, U.S. Venture shall reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, shall be deemed the property of U.S. Venture.

Our company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected characteristic.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call Human Resources at (920) 739-6101 .