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A global industrial company is seeking a Finance Manager to support one of its recently acquired business units. This role will report to the Director of Finance and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations while providing insight through financial analysis and reporting. The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting integration efforts serve as a strategic partner to the GM and act as a delegate for the Finance Director in select forums.
This position represents a strategic investment in the companys long-term finance leadership pipeline with potential for the selected candidate to grow into a director-level leader and oversee additional business units.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including Accounts Payable (AP) Cash Application Customer Invoicing and general ledger accounting
Manage month-end and year-end close processes including account reconciliations ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and internal controls
Act as a key finance stakeholder during post-acquisition integration and operational scale-up
Provide data-driven financial insights and recommendations to site leadership and the Finance Director
Support the completion of monthly reporting packages
Assist with the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning
Communicate financial results and key metrics in a clear actionable manner to cross-functional stakeholders
Mentor and review work completed by the staff accountant
Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field
CPA or CMA certification preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience in finance or accounting with at least 2 years in a managerial role
Experience in manufacturing aerospace and defense or industrial settings; multi-site experience is a plus
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial regulations
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to convey complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences
Comfortable working in a fast-paced evolving environment
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