Head of Joint Venture (JV) Program (OEM + Financial Services)
About the role
This role is based in Medina, MN. Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Manage executive-level communications, including coordination and organization of quarterly Board meetings and ad-hoc meetings as needed.
Prepare and present Board materials that communicate JV performance, highlight key issues, and propose actionable resolutions.
Oversee all accounting-related functions and provide strategic guidance on audit and tax activities related to the JV structure.
Lead the development and communication of monthly financial forecasts in alignment with Polaris corporate planning.
Develop and present the Long-Range Plan (LRP) forecast, ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives.
Manage pricing strategies, including monthly pricing outlooks and biannual re-setting of rates.
Provide strategic oversight on new deal onboarding and guide resolution of escalated transactions.
Review the weekly deal pipeline and collaborate with Polaris to address at-risk dealer relationships.
Participate in "watchlist" dealer calls to advise Polaris on potential notification or corrective actions.
Ensure accurate rates, terms, and operational processes in alignment with OEM and dealer pricing structures.
Partner with the Portfolio Manager to manage held orders, pre-sold units, and credit line utilization.
Maintain strong internal controls to monitor for issues such as duplicate serial numbers, delayed shipments, or escalation triggers.
Support global JV relationship activities and coordination, as needed.
Maintain and update the global repurchase cap in partnership with Underwriting (U/W).
Afford assistance with annual Polaris reviews and internal risk management processes (IRM).
Qualifications
7+ years of secured and/or specialized lending relationship management or portfolio management or leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education
3+ years of management or leadership experience
Desired Qualifications
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and work collaboratively with senior stakeholders
Experience with forecasting, audit, tax, and compliance within a corporate finance function
Knowledge of OEM/dealer networks is a plus