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About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.

The Senior Director of Finance will serve as a key strategic and financial leader for Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh Corporation subsidiary known for its innovation, advanced engineering, and prototype manufacturing capabilities. The successful candidate will provide financial leadership and partnership across Pratt Miller’s three business units—Defense, Motorsports, and Mobility—ensuring financial discipline and strategic alignment that enable Pratt Miller’s role as a center of innovation within the Oshkosh enterprise.

The Senior Director of Finance will report to the Sr. Director, Finance & Assistant Controller of Oshkosh Corporation, with a dotted line to the Chief Executive Officer of the Pratt Miller segment. The position will be based in New Hudson, MI (on-site required). This leader will oversee all aspects of financial planning, reporting, controls, and performance management for the segment.

Direct reports include the Director of Finance – Pratt Miller and the Controllers for each of the three business units: Defense, Motorsports, and Mobility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

The Senior Director of Finance will lead and influence across functional, operational, and business unit teams to deliver on the following key responsibilities:

• Partner with the Pratt Miller CEO and executive leadership team to co-develop and execute strategies that align with the segment’s innovation and enterprise objectives.

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and Oshkosh Corporation policies.

• Direct the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements, variance analyses, and performance dashboards.

• Lead all aspects of financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting for the segment.

• Collaborate with Oshkosh Corporation and corporate finance peers to implement best practices and standardize processes.

• Partner with business unit leaders to drive financial discipline, cost management, and operational excellence across programs. Promote transparent, data-driven analysis of program performance and financial outcomes to support sound investment decisions and financial discipline.

• Provide financial leadership for business case development, project monitoring, post-project reviews, and financial accountability—promoting innovation within a framework of disciplined decision-making and measurable value creation.

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, strengthening Oshkosh’s leadership pipeline and building enterprise capability through coaching, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Advance digital transformation through automation, analytics, and digital tools to enhance reporting accuracy, timeliness, and insight generation.

• Oversee the coordination of internal and external audits and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Key Competencies

• Strategic and financial acumen with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable financial outcomes.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization.

• Proven ability to lead finance across multiple business units with diverse operations.

• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality work product within tight timeframes while managing multiple priorities.

• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and follow-up skills.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control over financial reporting.

• Deep understanding of financial planning and analysis, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.

• Commitment to fostering innovation while maintaining sound financial stewardship.

• Integrity, discretion, and alignment with Oshkosh Corporation’s purpose-driven culture.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.

• 12+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior-level finance executive responsibility.

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.

• Familiarity with over-time revenue recognition and accounting for government contracts (FAR and CAS compliance preferred).

• Background in engineering, professional services, or manufacturing organizations with project-based financial management experience.

• U.S. citizenship required; security clearance preferred but not required.

Pay Range:

$148,300.00 - $274,300.00

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 accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any part of the recruitment process, please contact our talent acquisition team by email [email protected] .

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it 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.