Vice President of Finance

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• Pay range: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00
• Estimated application window close date: (Monday:April 6,2026 )
• Incentive pay: This position is eligible for incentive compensation

Recruiter: Neelam Patel / neelam.pate@airgas.com / (913-343-5762) CALL/TEXT

The Vice President - Finance (VP - Finance) provides essential business support and financial leadership to the Regional Company management team and Field organization. This role focuses on driving continuous operational improvements and expanding profitability through key financial functions. Responsibilities include managing budgeting, forecasting, pricing analysis, customer profitability, capital expenditures, and compliance activities. This position requires a seasoned professional with 10-plus years of experience and exceptionally strong analytical skills.

• Financial Analysis & Modeling: Report, analyze, and interpret key financial and operating metrics, and conduct extensive financial modeling to support strategic and operating decisions.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes in close coordination with Division finance support teams.

• Profitability & Pricing: Manage product price increase processes and analyze customer price realization to enhance overall profitability.

• Operations & Asset Management: Provide leadership for inventory control, cylinder control groups, and local compensation programs.

• Compliance & Strategic Projects: Ensure local compliance with Company policies, coordinate field audits, and lead acquisition due diligence and integration efforts.

• Relationship Management: Build strong relationships with the Regional Company and Division management teams.

Required Qualifications

• Established a proven track record of success in prior senior accounting/finance roles.

• Must be able to build effective relationships with all levels and roles in the organization.

• Possess exceptionally strong analytical skills and a thorough understanding of how to leverage a wide variety of data and related computer tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.

• Must demonstrate the leadership skills required to drive continuous improvement of processes.

• Minimum of 5 - 10 years experience in financial accounting/analysis in positions of increasing responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field.

• Experience in managing departments and cross-functional teams, including people development skills and leadership qualities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and juggle between Divisional and local management and demands.

• Strong computer skills (Google Sheets/Slides, Excel).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.

• Experience with SAP, BW, Power BI and/or ERP systems a plus.

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Benefits

We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), pre-tax commuter transportation benefit, parental leave, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, jury duty and funeral/bereavement leave, and paid holidays for all eligible full-time employees.

Additionally, we offer our eligible employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for eligible employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

Associates who are members of collective bargaining units should review their bargaining agreement to determine whether they are eligible for some or all of the benefits described here and to see any special terms or conditions for eligibility.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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