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Overview

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions (AFS) is seeking an experienced, highly collaborative Vice President of Finance to serve as our FP & A leader, facilitating a laser focus on the financial decision-making for our evolving business unit!

In this mission critical role, you will own the annual operating review process along with monthly forecasting, P&L reviews, KPI’s, and business unit profitability to ensure that financial goals are achieved . You’ll work closely with the business unit’s executive team and sales leaders, providing business performance insights, financial context, and strategic guidance across operations, commercial, vendor relations, and human capital.

You’ll also partner closely with GCG’s corporate accounting and finance teams to ensure that sales compensation strategy and accounting processes are streamlined and aligned with the business unit’s financial growth goals.

Success in this role requires a high sense of urgency, a keen understanding of financial planning within the light industrial space and the ability to effectively communicate with leaders from all levels of the business . Additionally, previous FP & A experience within a private equity owned organization is extremely beneficial.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can leverage your financial planning and leadership experience to grow your career with a dynamic team in industrial automation space, apply now!

This position offers a remote work arrangement for candidates with the desired finance leadership experience in light industrial manufacturing and / or industrial automation however, the ability to travel approximately 25% to 35% will be required to regularly meet with executive, commercial, and operations leaders. Additionally, in order to align with work schedules for business unit leadership, location in either the Eastern or Central time zone is strongly preferred.

What you’ll do

• Enable strategic decision-making to drive commercial strategy and operational goals

• Further develop and own the segment’s overall financial forecasting model

• Work collaboratively with the executive team to develop KPIs aligned with the strategic plan

• Advance insight and understanding of financial goals and KPIs to drive alignment and accountability in commercial sales and operations

• Understand, create, track, and report on metrics that drive sales growth and the company’s long-term financial health

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and development of KPI’s for the commercial sales and operations teams

• Support GCG’s information needs related to the segment’s performance, goals, and long-term outlook

• Provide streamlined, consistent reporting for monthly operating reviews and quarterly board meetings

• Provide financial insights both within the division

What you’ll bring

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA or MBA is a plus)

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial leadership, supporting commercial and operational organizations

• Experience in light industrial manufacturing, automation, or related sectors preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of financial business intelligence and complex processes, including costed bill of materials

• Strategic thinking and process improvement expertise

• Ability to analyze financial data and provide insights into organizational financial health

• Proficiency in CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), ERP systems (e.g., Epicor P21), and data visualization tools (PowerBI)

• Excellent time management, organizational, and execution skills

What we offer

• Annual salary of $175,000 to $200,000 per year; the annual salary range for this role is ultimately determined by the amount of applicable experience in previous financial leadership positions specifically within light industrial manufacturing or industrial automation

• Eligibility for annual bonus based on company and individual performance objectives

• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more 

• PTO plan with company paid holidays

• 401K with employer contribution 

• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You! 

About GCG AFS

GCG Automation & Factory Solutions is dedicated to advancing the growth of light industry automation and factory solutions across key verticals in North America. With a comprehensive product and service offering that spans the entire automation value chain, our customers trust us as a reliable partner to meet their diverse needs. Our strength lies in our deep technical expertise and specialized knowledge of the products we offer. This enables us to support customers in deploying and delivering high-quality, efficient solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Our commitment to providing an exceptional customer experience—marked by responsiveness, reliability, and personalized service—sets us apart as the supplier of choice in the industry

GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

Job Locations US-Remote

ID 2025-1605

Category Accounting/Finance

Position Type Regular Full-Time