ABOUT THE TEAM:

An excellent opportunity to make a difference and have an impact on a newly created manufacturing segment of a Fortune1 company, with growth rate in the high double-digit range.

ABOUT THE POSITION – INTRODUCTION

A key component in this role is to build strong relationships with the Plant Manager and Operations leaders. The focus will be on developing and monitoring weekly KPI’s, leading the budgeting and forecasting process, Transfer Price development and communication, month, and period-end close, developing the standard cost system, BOM audits and corrections, and performing root cause analysis. Being a strong and active communicator will create opportunities for you to share your ideas and solve issues as they arise. Although a leadership role, this position is a hands-on, working manager function with individual contributor requirements as well as leadership and management responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial aspects of the business and must ensure compliance with all Corporate Policies and Procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting -Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, and audits covering sales, earnings, profits, and other financial metrics based on past, present, and expected operations.
• Serves as advisor to and strategic partner with the Plant Manager of the business, assisting in most decisions related to forecasts, key position hiring, new initiatives to exploit potential profit improvement opportunities, setting of plant policies and procedures, and other avenues in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance or Business. MBA or CPA preferred.

• Experience in accounting and finance in a manufacturing environment.

• Expertise in technical accounting, budgeting, planning, and internal control.
• Ability to comprehend broad business issues and accomplish objectives through others.
• Leadership skills and analytical decision making.
• Must demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment as a hands-on, working manager.
• Must demonstrate ability to coach, guide, develop, and support internal staff in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment.
• Large scale ERP system experience – SAP is a plus. Good systems acumen and strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites, Power BI, Tableau, budgeting, and planning software systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5 years experience in accounting, finance, or related field OR 7 years experience in accounting, finance, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervising Associates

• Masters: Business Administration

• Financial & Insurance – Certified Internal Auditor – Certification, Financial & Insurance – Certified Public Accountant – Certification, Project Management – Project Management Professional – Certification