About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Director of Finance leads the Pierce and ARFF finance teams responsible for cost accounting and operational finance support related to manufacturing, engineering, and new product development. This position is also accountable for supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A) activities within the Fire Division of the Vocational Segment, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial modeling in these focus areas. In addition, the Director of Finance serves as a key finance business partner to the ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) business, supporting its leadership with financial insight and analysis to drive strategic and operational outcomes. This role ensures financial integrity and promotes continuous improvement in cost accounting, operations support, engineering financial planning, and project development initiatives.YOUR IMPACT:  <ul><li>Lead and develop the Pierce and ARFF finance teams focused on cost accounting and providing financial support to operations, engineering, and new product development initiatives.</li><li>Oversee the monthly cost accounting close, account reconciliations, and preparation of management reporting specifically for the Pierce and ARFF business units.</li><li>Support FP&amp;A activities for the Fire Division related to manufacturing operations, product development, and engineering, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives and capital planning in the supported areas with financial modeling and business case analysis.</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements for cost and operational finance processes.</li><li>Drive process improvements in financial reporting and planning tools within the cost and operational finance domains.</li><li>Mentor and manage a high-performing finance team aligned to manufacturing and engineering support needs.</li><li>Serve as a key finance business partner for the ARFF business, offering financial guidance to support growth strategies, operational initiatives, and performance measurement.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.</li><li>Twelve (12) or more years relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Three (3) or more years of management experience.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading cost accounting teams and managing FP&amp;A processes.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Deep understanding of the business impact of financial planning and operational decision-making.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.</li></ul>WHY PIERCE? Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.  We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together. We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance</li><li>Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)</li><li>401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%</li><li>Competitive paid-time off plans</li><li>Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans</li><li>Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year</li><li>Many, many more! *OSKHIGH1917 #LI-KM1</li></ul><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Pierce-Manufacturing-Reviews-E17530.htm">Visit our Glassdoor Profile</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pierce-manufacturing/mycompany/">Keep up with us on LinkedIn</a> <ul></ul>Pay Range:$132,500.00 - $233,100.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Director of Finance - Fire Division (Vocational Segment)

About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.The Director of Finance leads the Pierce and ARFF finance teams responsible for cost accounting and operational finance support related to manufacturing, engineering, and new product development. This position is also accountable for supporting financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A) activities within the Fire Division of the Vocational Segment, including annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range financial modeling in these focus areas. In addition, the Director of Finance serves as a key finance business partner to the ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) business, supporting its leadership with financial insight and analysis to drive strategic and operational outcomes. This role ensures financial integrity and promotes continuous improvement in cost accounting, operations support, engineering financial planning, and project development initiatives.YOUR IMPACT: &nbsp;<ul><li>Lead and develop the Pierce and ARFF finance teams focused on cost accounting and providing financial support to operations, engineering, and new product development initiatives.</li><li>Oversee the monthly cost accounting close, account reconciliations, and preparation of management reporting specifically for the Pierce and ARFF business units.</li><li>Support FP&amp;A activities for the Fire Division related to manufacturing operations, product development, and engineering, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.</li><li>Support strategic initiatives and capital planning in the supported areas with financial modeling and business case analysis.</li><li>Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control requirements for cost and operational finance processes.</li><li>Drive process improvements in financial reporting and planning tools within the cost and operational finance domains.</li><li>Mentor and manage a high-performing finance team aligned to manufacturing and engineering support needs.</li><li>Serve as a key finance business partner for the ARFF business, offering financial guidance to support growth strategies, operational initiatives, and performance measurement.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.</li><li>Twelve (12) or more years relevant Finance experience.</li><li>Three (3) or more years of management experience.</li><li>Ability to travel up to 10%.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading cost accounting teams and managing FP&amp;A processes.</li><li>Strong leadership and communication skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Deep understanding of the business impact of financial planning and operational decision-making.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.</li></ul>WHY PIERCE?&nbsp;Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the 15k+ team members around the world who embody them.&nbsp;&nbsp;We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.&nbsp;We offer our employees an outstanding range of benefits, including:<ul><li>Eligibility on Day 1 for medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance</li><li>Up to $10,000 each year for tuition reimbursement to allow you to further your education in a degreed program (Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s degree programs)</li><li>401k plan with company match, $.50 for every dollar up to 6%</li><li>Competitive paid-time off plans</li><li>Company bonus plan, free life, short and long-term disability plans</li><li>Health Saving Account (HSA) with company contribution up to $1K per year</li><li>Many, many more! *OSKHIGH1917 #LI-KM1</li></ul><a href="https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/Pierce-Manufacturing-Reviews-E17530.htm">Visit our Glassdoor Profile</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pierce-manufacturing/mycompany/">Keep up with us on LinkedIn</a> <ul></ul>Pay Range:$132,500.00 - $233,100.00<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer.&nbsp;Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Director of Finance - Fire Division (Vocational Segment)

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