Vice President, Finance

Job Title: Vice President, Finance

Reports To: Dixie President and Global Chief Financial Officer of Glencoe Diversified Holdings (GDH)

Location: Houston (Pasadena), Texas

Remote Eligibility: Hybrid (3 days in-office, up to 2 days remote) based in Pasadena, TX.

Dixie Chemical ("Dixie" or the "Company") is a premier specialty chemicals manufacturer with a strong reputation for technical expertise, differentiated capabilities and agile operations and has been a proven performer with complex chemistries since the 1940s. We provide diverse specialty chemicals to industrial manufacturing, paper, construction, oil and gas, and consumer goods industries. Our commitment to excellence and forward-thinking positions us as a leader in our field, dedicated to delivering value and driving growth.

Dixie Chemical is seeking a dynamic, hands-on Vice President, Finance (FVP) to shape the company’s financial direction, capital structure, and operational performance. Reporting jointly to the President of Dixie Chemical and the Global Chief Financial Officer of Glencoe Diversified Holdings (GDH), this high-visibility role serves as a key financial and strategic partner to executive leadership.

The FVP will lead long-range financial planning, forecasting, and P&L management while managing critical banking and lender relationships and liquidity needs. Combining deep financial acumen with operational grit, the ideal candidate will help drive growth initiatives, evaluate strategic trade-offs, and optimize overall financial performance.

Given the complexity of our operations, this role requires a candidate with strong experience in the specialty chemicals or industrial manufacturing sectors. The successful leader must be familiar with manufacturing cost structures—including variable costing, fixed-cost absorption, and contribution margin—to drive optimization and margin expansion initiatives.

• Develop and maintain robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic initiatives, long-range planning, and executive decision-making.
• Lead company-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes in coordination with business and operational leaders.
• Analyze financial performance and key business drivers, identifying risks and opportunities to enhance profitability and capital efficiency.
• Prepare and present financial insights, materials, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and the board.
• In conjunction with the Accounting team, manage banking and lender relationships, including negotiating credit facilities, managing compliance with debt covenants, and ensuring optimal capital structure and liquidity.
• Support cash forecasting, working capital optimization, and investment strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Accounting, Legal, and Business Operations to align financial planning with business strategy.
• Evaluate and support M&A, capital markets activity, and other corporate development initiatives as needed.

• Develop and execute financial strategies aligned with Dixie’s business goals and long-term vision.
• Partner with the President and executive team to guide strategic planning, investment decisions, and overall corporate direction.
• Develop and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) that support the Company’s strategic direction.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to drive business performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.
• Build and implement a comprehensive 360-degree view of customers and operations by integrating data from multiple touchpoints (sales, marketing, customer service, supply chain, and production) to improve customer insights, streamline processes, and foster a more agile and responsive business strategy.
• Drive growth opportunities through organic initiatives and strategic acquisitions.

• Partner with the President and executive team to drive the operational execution of key business strategies and support tactical initiatives based on relevant KPIs.
• Build a dynamic process and model to guide pricing, product mix, and…