VP - Finance

Wesco; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 246,000 - 344,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Retirement savings plans

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Vice President of Finance to partner with IT, guiding financial strategy for cloud initiatives and governance. You will lead a finance team, developing forecasts, models, and analyses to support profitability and operational excellence.

You will communicate results to senior leadership, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure strong internal controls. This hybrid role offers a competitive package and opportunities to shape the company’s financial future.

Qualifications

• 15 years of finance leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX.
• Proven ability to analyze large financial and operational data sets.
• Experience communicating results to senior management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive change.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Bridge between Finance and IT cloud teams to manage cloud spend.
• Prepare forecasts, financial models, and IT investment analyses.
• Provide timely, actionable financial information.
• Lead annual operating plan development and goal-setting.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and SOX controls.

Skills

Finance leadership

GAAP

SOX compliance

Data analysis & visualization

Strategic thinking

Communication with senior management

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: 2301 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, 60026, US (Hybrid)

Job Schedule: Full time

The Vice President of Finance is a key member of the Leadership Team and serves as strategic finance partner to the IT organization, overseeing financial strategy, IT financial governance, and technology-related financial support to improve operational effectiveness and profitability. The VP leads a team of financial professionals that provides impactful analytical support and appropriate analysis on key metrics to the business to make critical and time-sensitive decisions.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the bridge between Finance and IT cloud development teams, ensuring cloud spending is managed to maximize value while balancing ongoing costs and investment, including analyzing cloud usage patterns and developing financial models to forecast expected cloud spending.
• Directs and communicates key financial analysis to aid in business’ decision making and strategic planning, including preparation of forecasts, financial models, IT investment analyses and performance results.
• Serves as an IT business partner at the strategic level to enable the business to make solid, informed decisions.
• Delivers timely and accurate financial information that is actionable and well understood within organization.
• Provides insights from financial and market trends with business and technology understanding of implications and opportunities.
• Identifies operational and structural issues impacting the business and drives changes which will improve performance.
• Directs activities concerning adherence to accounting policies and practices.
• Leads the organization from an ethics and compliance perspective to ensure that adequate controls are in place and followed.
• Leads decision support, financial planning and analysis efforts.
• Creates, leads and develops a team which provides timely analysis of financial data to monitor trends and recommends changes to improve business results.
• Leads the business in controlling costs and supports managing any divergences from targets being proactive in developing solutions.
• Leads the process of creating the annual operating plan and establishing individual goals which are tied to compensation.
• Drives change across the business unit Finance organization aligned with the corporate initiatives and operating model.
• Manages strategic synergistic activities and best in class digital implementations to be the best tech enable supply chain company in the world.

Qualifications

• 15 years required of finance and financial leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of operational finance including financial analysis, forecasting, and planning.
• GAAP, financial statements, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Strong business acumen.
• Experience applying data analysis and visualization techniques to large, complex financial and operational data sets to identify trends, evaluate IT investments, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate operating results to senior management across the organization.
• Ability to build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders in functions and teams across the business.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and communicate change in an organization.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem solving background.
• Ability to influence business decisions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Experience

• 20 years required of finance and Financial Leadership experience.
• 5 years experience supporting the IT sector or tech company experience preferred.
• Experience in technology sourcing, software licensing and compliance, vendor and contract management, commercial negotiations, and cloud operations, with a demonstrated ability to optimize technology investments and provide strong financial stewardship for IT.

Travel Requirements

0% - 25%

Compensation Details

• $245,972 - $344,362 Annually
• This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About the Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.