• Job Description

  Req#: 23-461

  Company Description

  With new ownership and supportive leadership at the helm since early 2022, Associated Materials is embarking on a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

  If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged—they’re valued—this is the place for you. At Associated Materials, you will be part of the change, and your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what’s possible.

  Job Description

  SUMMARY

  Lead all financial activities for the Alside and Gentek organizations. (US & CAD) Primary responsibilities include direction of monthly reporting and analysis of the distribution business, budgeting & forecasting, working capital management, and in-depth financial analysis of commercial and operational opportunities. The role requires financial and accounting acumen as well as experience/fortitude to work with Sales, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to provide accurate/timely financial guidance and information needed to profitably grow AM’s Distribution business.

  OBJECTIVES

  • Serve as a strong business partner to Division President - Alside and Division President - Gentek
  • Ensure transparency and understanding of key financial/operational data and metrics throughout the Distribution organization and with its key stakeholders
  • Be the link between Finance and Sales. Must speak the language of all both disciplines
  • Timely preparation and delivery of required financial reports & performance metrics
  • Monitor, enforce and ensure that financial records and data are accurately presented
  • Work with Corporate Finance and IT to ensure we have appropriate technology-enabled business solutions to support AM’s Distribution business
  • Provide analytical support to make key operational decisions

  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive the Monthly Operating Review (MOR) for the Distribution business
  • Implement metrics, analytical tools and business processes to provide insight into the performance of the Distribution business
  • Direct the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and strategic business plans for the Distribution business
  • Work closely with the Business Management Teams to analyze profitability and to help ensure timely pricing actions
  • Evaluate asset efficiency and effectiveness especially for supply centers and inventory
  • Lead the development of business cases to support real estate decisions (i.e., leases) for supply centers
  • Lead complex financial analyses and make recommendations to support key business decisions

  KEY RELATIONSHIPS

  • CFO (direct report)
    • Other leaders in CFO organization such as VP Corporate Finance, VP Operations Finance, and Corporate Controller
  • Division President - Alside
  • Division President - Gentek
  • Chief Supply Chain Officer
  • EVP & GM, Product and Marketing
  • Other members of the Executive team

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting - required
  • Distribution experience - required
  • Candidate will ideally have 15+ years of total experience
  • Deep financial analysis experience in commercial and operational contexts (e.g., customer/product profitability, sales compensation modeling, footprint optimization, etc.)
  • Exposure to senior management, Board of Directors, and/or private equity is a plus

  Qualifications

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelors and/or Masters Degree in Finance or Accounting - required
  • Distribution experience - required
  • Candidate will ideally have 15+ years of total experience
  • Deep financial analysis experience in commercial and operational contexts (e.g., customer/product profitability, sales compensation modeling, footprint optimization, etc.)
  • Exposure to senior management, Board of Directors, and/or private equity is a plus

  We provide relocation assistance as needed.

  Additional Information

  Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products—and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

  Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

  Associated Materials is an equal opportunity employer.

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