7-10 years of finance or accounting experience, including 3-5 years in manufacturing.
Expertise in cost accounting and inventory management systems, ideally with automotive industry experience.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and technical documents.
Skilled in presenting financial information to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
Demonstrates high integrity and discretion with confidential information.
Proficient in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Plex) and Microsoft Excel.
Responsibilities
Ensure accurate financial reporting by implementing rigorous internal controls and audits.
Oversee daily operations of finance functions including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and cash disbursements.
Drive integrity of cost accounting systems with variance reporting and labor analysis.
Manage monthly financial statements and performance reports for leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with plant leadership on budgets and long-term financial plans.
Provide actionable insights for strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Monitor inventory accuracy and valuation, ensuring functionality of standard cost systems.
Maintain relationships with external auditors and financial institutions.
Partner with HR and operations for labor cost analysis and organizational performance.
Champion a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement.
Lead and develop the finance team, promoting collaboration and accountability.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Engagement with executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Support for professional development and potential for advancement.
Culture focused on financial discipline and continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
Job Description
Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by implementing and maintaining rigorous internal controls, audits, and cross-functional checks.
Oversee the daily operations of key finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, customer credits, collections, perpetual inventory, and fixed asset management.
Drive the integrity of cost accounting systems, including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.
Manage the development and distribution of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and performance reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
Collaborate with plant leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans that align with plant and corporate objectives.
Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, operational improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
Monitor and evaluate inventory accuracy, inventory valuation, and standard cost system functionality.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders to support benefit planning, labor cost analysis, and overall organizational performance.
Champion a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement across all departments.
Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.
Qualifications:
7-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.
Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and operational finance in a manufacturing context-automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial data, business journals, technical documents, and regulatory requirements.
Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and external stakeholders.
Strong analytical skills, with a high level of proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential information.
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Plex) and Microsoft Excel are required.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred), or equivalent experience.
