VP-Finance at GAM Enterprises

Company: GAM Enterprises
PE Sponsor:  Union Park Capital

Overview:
Precision motion technologies are the unsung heroes of state-of-the-art industrial automation, robotics, and smart factory systems as they enable smooth, reliable, and repeatable motion with sub-micron accuracy when it matters most. GAM Enterprises, a Union Park Capital portfolio company, is a proven leader in precision motion components, recognized for our engineering depth, flexible manufacturing, and highly collaborative approach to customer problem-solving. As we continue to scale and expand through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we are building the financial and operational infrastructure needed for our next chapter.

Reporting to the CEO, the VP-Finance will play a defining role in shaping the company’s future. You will build a scalable accounting and finance organization, elevate data-driven decision making, enhance operational rigor, and ensure the seamless financial and systems integration of acquired businesses.

This role requires a servant leader who is equally strategic and hands-on implementing new tools and processes while actively working alongside teams to improve performance. Success in this role means developing a high-performing team and aligning enterprise-wide financial initiatives across business units, all while championing GAM’s core values: Teamwork, Professionalism, being Action-Oriented, building Long-Term Relationships, and creating a Fun atmosphere.

This opportunity has a clear pathway to CFO with an ability to shape the corporate strategy, execute M&A and drive meaningful organizational impact as GAM grows.

Responsibilities:

• Exemplifying and demonstrating GAM’s core values as an executive leader in the organization.
• Establishing an annual budget with rigorous process and analytics to support key decision making and forecasting.
• Responsible for due diligence and integration of acquisitions and establishing shared services for relevant functions.
• Responsible for managing relationships and financial reporting with lenders.
• Responsible for managing overall cash, debt and equity financing for the business.
• Collaborates with operations to develop and execute working capital programs.
• Full responsibility for leading a high performing finance and administration team.
• Full responsibility for optimizing ERP and reporting systems for accurate and efficient financial reporting.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related discipline.
  • CPA highly preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance role.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in manufacturing environment with demonstrated understanding of cost accounting and working capital management.
  • Strong preference for experience in international businesses with exposure to European accounting standards, currencies and cultures.
• Demonstrated track record leading change with sense of urgency and ownership.
• Strong preference for experience working within a Private Equity-held portfolio business with understanding of PE value creation levers.
• Strong presentation and financial reporting skills.
• Experience improving systems and driving analytics or Business Intelligence capability.
• Experience playing a leading role on finance workstreams within M&A integration.
  • Strong preference for integrating international businesses.
• Demonstrated knowledge of financing via debt, equity, cash, etc.
• This position sits onsite in our Mount Prospect facility with travel as required.

GAM Values:
GAM Can! That is our passion. The spirit of our entrepreneurial culture. We live and breathe our core values of Teamwork, being Action-oriented, building Long-term relationships, being Professional at what we do, and having Fun.
Teamwork: We will be respectful and helpful to one another and be held accountable for our actions and our work. Great teams perform well when everyone is working together for the common good and genuine desire to help!
Action Oriented: We are doers not talkers, meaning, “We walk the talk.” We take responsibility of a problem or opportunity to the end and not hand it off to another person until it is resolved. There is strong sense of urgency because solving problems quickly and accurately will prevail in the customer’s mind.
Long-term Relationships: We are not interested in relationships that are short-lived. Relationships are the core to our business and trust is the foundation of our relationships. We will be true to our customers, our vendors and our employees. We strive for great friendship in these relationships because in the end we are here to enjoy one another and serve.
Professionalism: We are not just talking about our appearance when we are defining professionalism. It‘s about being knowledgeable, learning to better oneself, truly listening to others when they are talking, doing it right the first time (quality not quantity) and taking pride in the work, you do.
Fun: We strive for a fun atmosphere at GAM. We know that with every business, there is pressure, but we need to balance that pressure with fun. We encourage activities that build friendships to know the whole person not just the work person.

Starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to: relevant experience, skill set, qualifications, and other business and organizational needs.  Anticipated Base Pay Range: $180,000 - $225,000

In addition, this position may also be eligible to earn performance-based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI). Candidates would be offered a competitive benefits package, including not but limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life, disability and a 401(k) plan in accordance with company policy.