About Pierce, an Oshkosh company
At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.
The Vocational Finance Development Program (VFDP) at Oshkosh Vocational is designed to attract, develop, and retain high-potential finance professionals by providing structured training, mentorship, hands-on experience, and exposure to various financial disciplines within the organization. This rotational program aims to build a strong pipeline of skilled finance leaders who contribute to the financial health and strategic goals of the company.
VFDP participants will rotate through multiple finance and accounting functions, gaining experience in key areas such as financial planning & analysis (FP&A), cost accounting and general accounting. The program provides a unique opportunity to develop a well-rounded financial skill set while working with experienced mentors and senior leadership.
Program Structure
- Program spans 24 months with three rotations of eight months each.
- Program requires participants to be on-site at the applicable business unit. Full remote is not available, but work flexibility is offered.
- Each rotation will be at a different business within the Oshkosh Vocational segment as per the chart below:
Function Business Location
Cost Accounting - Pierce Manufacturing, Inc - Appleton, WI
Financial Planning & Analysis - McNeilus Truck & Manufacturing - Dodge Center, MN
General Accounting - Oshkosh AeroTech - Orlando, FL
YOUR IMPACT:
Participants in the VFDP will complete structured rotations across multiple financial disciplines, including but not limited to:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) – Budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Skills developed: Financial modeling, data analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, financial presentation, strategic thinking, and decision support, and use of finance tools (Power BI, Excel, and Data Warehousing).
General Accounting – Financial reporting, compliance, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end & year-end closing, regulatory and audit support.
- Skills developed: Proficiency in ERP systems, GAAP compliance, financial statement analysis, and internal controls.
Cost Accounting – Cost analysis, variance reporting, product costing, inventory valuation and control, overhead allocation, budgeting and forecasting, and profitability analysis.
- Skills developed: Standard vs actual cost analysis, variance analysis (material, labor, overhead, absorption), financial modeling for cost control, use of accounting tools (ERP, Power BI, Excel, and Data Warehousing).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Willingness to temporarily relocate to various program locations as required by the rotational assignments.
STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, Excel, and financial analysis tools.
- Understanding of financial statements, corporate finance principles, and accounting standards.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn different financial disciplines through rotational assignments.
Program Benefits
- Comprehensive Training & Development: Gain exposure to various finance functions and receive mentorship from senior leaders.
- Career Growth Opportunities: Build a strong foundation for future finance leadership roles within Oshkosh Vocational.
- Networking & Exposure: Work with cross-functional teams and participate in leadership development initiatives.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation support and additional program perks.
Pay Range:
$50,400.00 - $77,200.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].
Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.
Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
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What We Do
Oshkosh Corporation is an industrial technology company that builds some of the industry’s toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We serve our everyday heroes – soldiers, firefighters, people working at great height, environmental and refuse workers – through incredible technology. And with a portfolio of leading brands, we can uniquely take innovation from one brand and apply it across our portfolio.
Why Work With Us
We make equipment that moves the world forward. With ~15,000 team members united under our People First culture, a career at Oshkosh is an opportunity to do more than just impact industries -- it's an opportunity to make a difference in the world around you, protecting those who protect us.
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