Club Car is a leading global manufacturer of golf carts and other low-speed vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. The Company’s primary segments are Golf, Consumer, Commercial, and Aftermarket, and it operates in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Previously a subsidiary of Ingersoll Rand, a global industrials business, Club Car was acquired by (in 2021) and is privately held by Platinum Equity. The company is headquartered in Evans, Georgia, with significant presence around the United States and internationally, and employs more than 1,200 people worldwide.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Commercial Finance Manager is a key member of the Commercial Finance team at Club Car. This role will support Sales and Product Management in the Revenue and SG&A components of the company’s annual operating plan, long-range strategic plan and monthly forecast. Help the company maintain profitability and spending within defined boundaries. Calculate various financial scenarios through effective modeling to determine the impact on price-volume-mix (PVM), profitability, cash flow, and return on investment.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Finance business partner for the new car Consumer business as well as participating on other strategic initiative teams. Partner with Consumer PGT (Product Growth Team), Marketing and Business Development teams to deploy effective Consumer Financing programs, monitor
- Consumer Floorplan usage, support ROI on promotions and validate accruals / execution of Consumer rebates.
- Support the monthly forecasting process for new car Consumer business revenues in coordination with Sales and PGT management. Support to manager in preparation of weekly run meetings, monthly operation reviews (MOR). All to encompass product, margin and channel analysis – primary focus on the Consumer business channel.
- Forecast / Planning – Coordinate with Sales and PGT management on development of the annual operating plan (AOP) revenues/margins in the new car Consumer channel. Develop schedule to ensure collection of supporting detail including units, standard margins, new product development, strategic initiatives and departmental spending. Provide support and input for the leadership presentation.
- Support the sales Incentive Compensation (IC) program and responsible for calculation of quarterly and annual attainment to objective results. Provide annual IC summary to Club Car senior leadership. Participate and provide insights into annual IC planning process through financial metrics and payout curve modeling.
- Manage and perform month-end close activities such as accruals, re- classes and revenue recognition entries; ensuring accuracy and timeliness, in accordance with Club Car controls and accounting policies.
- Manage a small team: increase engagement and continue development / coaching.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Experience:
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or combined
- education/experience. MBA Preferred
- Minimum Experience: 5+ years of experience in finance and\or
- accounting discipline.
- Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Mapics / AS400, Hyperion
- Financial Management, Tableau, Alteryx, Microsoft Office, Oracle GL.
- Previous Incentive Compensation administration / analysis a plus.
- Comfortable working in a matrix environment – heavy partnership across
- teams required.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required
- Ability to effectively communicate and explain financial results to non-
- financial managers.
- Must be detail-oriented and deadline sensitive.
- Must be able to lead complex projects and to prioritize and handle
- multiple tasks.
- Travel Required approx. 5%
- Ability to host teleconferences and work from home on an as-needed basis
- in a space that is free of distractions and is home-office ready
KEY COMPETENCIES
- A high level of honesty and integrity
- Ability to react with urgency to events that require quick response or turnaround
- High standards of service and professionalism, even while working autonomously
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management capabilities
- Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to deal with and manage uncertainty/change
- 3+ years of accounting and finance experience, preferably with significant exposure to manufacturing and/or operations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.
