Vice President of Finance

Bailey, headquartered in Nashville, TN, is an Equipment and Intralogistics company with 10 branches across Tennessee, Georgia, and Kentucky. Founded in 1949, Bailey is a woman owned, family operated company, and the first certified zero waste business in Tennessee.

Bailey is currently searching for a Vice President of Finance. The Vice President of Finance will lead the Accounting, Finance, and IT departments and play a key role in operations and strategic planning. Strong finance, leadership, and project management skills are required to achieve company goals. The VP of Finance reports to the President.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the overall financial strategy and performance of Bailey.
• Manage Accounting, Finance, and IT through department leaders and other direct reports.
• Guide strategic and financial planning efforts at Bailey, including analysis of company financials, vendor relationships, purchasing programs, credit, leasing, budgets, proposals, etc.
• Lead the M&A process for the company, including analysis, negotiation, and integration.
• Analyze company financials, budgets, agreements, deals, and proposals to ensure that Bailey is growing and profitable.
• Ensure healthy, secure, and adequate IT infrastructure is in place.
• Responsible for the satisfactory completion of reviews and audits.
• Responsible for strong controls throughout all departments.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting for leaders, executives, managers, banks, and suppliers.
• Develop creative lease and pricing solutions in conjunction with the sales department.
• Continually analyze and improve finance, IT, accounting, sales & administrative processes.
• Participate in safety, training, and environmental sustainability programs.
• Handle other duties and special projects as assigned.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Multiple health plans including one plan with 100% employer paid premiums.
• Generous 401K matching.
• 100% Employer paid short and long term disability.
• Industry-leading time off plan with new employees earning 3 weeks of PTO per year and eligible for up to 5 additional sick days.
• A family owned and operated business that prioritizes the needs of our employees and customers.
• The ability to grow your career with us through substantial training opportunities for all team members. Training includes both OEM training with our manufacturers and proprietary training developed internally through Bailey University.

The individual in this position should be detail oriented, personable, a problem solver, reliable, ethical, intelligent, and able to adapt to the forces around them—customers, suppliers, co-workers, managers, and vendors.

Education/Training/Experience/Licenses:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration (required)
• MAcc, MBA or other relevant master’s degree (required)
• 10+ years in a finance or accounting role (financial planning and analysis, finance manager, finance analyst, etc.)
• 5+ years leading teams in a finance role
• CPA (highly preferred)

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to handle conflict
• Willingness to adapt, learn, and take direction
• Ability to maintain a positive presence in the workplace
• Good, safe work habits