Vice President Finance, Automation Integration

The Organization

Tavoron is an industrial automation company focused on electrical and air automation, robotic systems, and compressed air technology. They provide innovative automation solutions designed to increase efficiency, improve production quality, and create safer work environments. Their robust integration and services deliver lasting value to customers.

The Role

Reporting to the President of the Automation Integration Segment (“Integration”) and indirectly to Tavoron’s CFO, the Vice President Finance, Integration is a key member of the Segment’s executive team. The role is responsible for shaping and executing the Integration strategy, overseeing financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and reporting, and ensuring the Segment’s financial health and compliance. The role involves strategically managing risks, optimizing financial processes, and leading the finance team to support the Segment’s growth and operational efficiency.

The Vice President Finance, Integration will collaborate with Integration’s management team to provide financial insights that drive business decisions and ensure effective capital allocation, in addition to overseeing financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial management and a proven ability to lead financial operations within a growing, dynamic environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Understand and monitor compliance with all financial and tax reporting compliance guidelines.
• Oversee finance function and finance teams at the six existing Segment businesses, with more M&A activity to come.
• Participate in annual audit process and related feedback.
• Participate in annual tax filings in both US and Canada and ensure tax compliance.
• Ongoing assessment of internal controls and adjust/implement as necessary.
• Robust forecasting to identify future challenges, business risks and opportunities for performance improvements.
• Monitor, understand and forecast fundamental cash flows for the business.
• Banking relationships as needed, and related monthly and annual reporting requirements.
• Manage FX scenarios as they apply and oversee compliance to intercompany pricing compliance.
• Balance effective inventory management with cost control to optimize profitability, cash flow, and financial health.
• Participate in financial and tax due diligence for potential new acquisitions.
• Participate in the onboarding and integration of new Automation Integration acquisitions.
• Navigate ongoing market conditions to minimize risk.
• Limit credit/collection risks through a robust credit approval process.
• Ensure costing/quoting models are up to date and reflect the reality of the business environment.

Resource Management

• Work collaboratively with the senior management team to promote and support talent acquisition and development, employee engagement, and a unified company.
• Lead, mentor, challenge and develop a high-performing Finance and Accounting team; create an environment where the team is motivated to build on their individual skillsets to achieve organizational objectives as well as personal development goals.

Inter-Company Relationships

• Work with Tavoron IT to determine ERP solution of best fit for the overall Integration group.
• Develop a cadence with the Integration team project leadership to ensure revenue is captured in a robust “POC” accounting environment.
• Detailed contract review at all levels to identify anything out of the ordinary.
• In collaboration with the Segment President, provide general legal oversight for the operating divisions and manage the relationship with external counsel as needed. Identify when issues require external legal input to safely navigate the issue.
• Identify any situations that may lead to litigation or legal challenges.

Private Equity Reporting

• Work with Tavoron’s CFO to ensure that reporting is in compliance with the private equity parent on several financial and operational reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidation workbook for submission.
• Submit monthly cashflow forecast.
• Maintain business intelligence information as part of private equity parent real-time reporting.

Local Celco Reporting

• Works with local Celco President to maintain local reporting compliance and financial management.
• Work with local Celco accounting team to maintain local accounting compliance for both the company and its obligations to Tavoron.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly consolidation workbook for submission.
• Oversee local IT effort.

Core Competencies

• Proven track record of 10–15 years of success as a VP, Finance or other senior financial leader with broad operational responsibility. Ideally has scaled a business for growth through market expansion and acquisition.
• Post-secondary degree in Business or another related field. Professional accounting designation is desirable.
• Broad based business experience including finance, budgeting, reporting, strategy, mergers and acquisitions.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic business partner. Can provide superior analysis, business support and recommendations related to enhancing operations, expansion, mergers and/or acquisitions.
• Highly collaborative and inspiring leader with a reputation for developing strong teams that are committed to adding value and supporting financial and operational objectives. Demonstrated ability to work in a high-growth culture, effectively collaborating and communicating with staff at all levels across the business.
• Superb business acumen and a keen interest in strategic growth planning, operations and technologies. Believes in being a visible leader who wants to understand how the business operates and the challenges of driving the bottom line in a business that is committed to delivering outstanding customer experience.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of Percentage of Completion accounting.
• Dynamic team player and leader with strong interpersonal skills. Articulate with outstanding communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills. Can communicate effectively with all levels and present information concisely and cohesively, both written and oral.

Personal Characteristics

• Strategic Visionary : Ability to see the big picture and align financial strategies with the long-term goals of the Integration Segment and Tavoron, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.
• Value Driven : Exemplifies the values of Trusted, Collaborative and Innovative in actions and decision-making.
• Innovative Problem Solver : Possesses a creative and adaptive mindset, capable of identifying and implementing innovative financial strategies that drive business performance and efficiency.
• Trusted and Principled Leader : Known for integrity, sound judgment and dependability; consistently earns the trust of colleagues, stakeholders, and business partners through thoughtful decision-making and ethical leadership.
• Forward-Thinking Visionary : Exhibits a forward-thinking approach, with the ability to anticipate market trends and financial challenges, positioning the company strategically for future success.
• Mentoring Leader : Cultivates a work environment that values employee appreciation and growth, understanding, and building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.