Vice President, Finance – Montana Renewables

Who are we?
At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The VP Finance will serve as the financial leader for Montana Renewables, an unrestricted subsidiary of Calumet Inc. This role will be a strategic partner to the business unit’s leadership and a key liaison with corporate finance functions. This role will be responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance, managing risk, and supporting strategic growth initiatives. The VP Finance will oversee all financial planning, reporting, and treasury activities for the business unit, while coordinating with shared services and corporate stakeholders. This role will report to Calumet’s CFO.

KEY OBJECTIVES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the business unit’s executive leadership.
• Partner with operational and functional leaders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies aligned with corporate and segment goals.
• Provide financial leadership in negotiating, managing, and complying with financial documents.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Oversee the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly forecasting processes.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve performance.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and business metrics.

Treasury & Capital Management

• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, and capital allocation for the business unit.
• Manage lender relationships, debt compliance, and financing strategies, primarily with the DOE.
• Monitor and manage financial risk, including credit, interest rate, and commodity exposures.
• Coordinate with corporate Treasury to ensure smooth, clear interaction between directly managed employees and shared service employees.

Accounting & Reporting

• Support and collaborate with corporate accounting and external auditors on financial close and reporting as necessary.
• Oversee project level reporting and controls as MRL expansion project develops.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between the business unit and corporate finance functions (Accounting, Treasury, Tax).
• Leverage shared services to ensure efficient and effective financial operations.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives and ensure alignment with corporate policies and procedures.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team within the business unit, with directly managed employees in FP&A and Treasury as well as coordinating and collaborating with shared service employees in Accounting and Treasury.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Champion the company’s values and leadership principles.

REQUIRED education/EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles in FP&A, accounting, and treasury.
• Familiarity with SEC reporting and SOX compliance.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of financial systems (ERP, data analytics tools).

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or CFA designation.
• Experience in a segment-level CFO or divisional finance leadership role.
• Background in manufacturing, energy, or capital-intensive industries.
• Background with government financing and complex financial covenants
• Project management and process improvement experience.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High integrity and commitment to ethical standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and collaboration.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.