Finance Manager

Primary location:EnglewoodColorado
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:<10%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $91000 to $105000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Parallel a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:

Standard benefit package offerings: medical dental prescription drugs life insurance
Vacation and sick time

Reporting to the Director of Finance - Architectural Specialties the Finance Manager is accountable for all financial and accounting activities. This role ensures accurate financial reporting strong internal controls and compliance with corporate policies. The position partners with plant leadership to support operational performance through budgeting forecasting and financial analysis delivering timely insights that drive cost discipline inventory accuracy capital effectiveness and sustained financial results.

Whats in it for you!

• Strategic partnership with plant leadership influencing decisions and driving continuous improvement.
• Opportunity to lead process improvements and modernize financial systems and workflows.
• Visibility and influence across finance operations and corporate stakeholders.
• Professional growth in a manufacturing environment
• A collaborative people-focused culture that values insights innovation and teamwork.

What Youll Do

Financial Close Forecasting and Reporting

• Leads monthend close and recurring financial cycles including journal entries balance sheet reconciliations and results analysis.
• Leads monthly quarterly and longrange forecasting processes.
• Develops and manages the annual budget including revenue projections standard costs manufacturing expenses and SG&A.
• Produces and maintains standardized financial reporting related to production and sales performance.
• Provides financial analysis and support to business leadership Internal Audit and external auditors.

Transactional Finance Operations

• Oversees Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Manages endtoend biweekly payroll processing for fewer than 50 employees ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor regulations.

Business Partnership and Continuous Improvement

• Partners with operations and leadership to drive informed decisionmaking and financial outcomes.
• Supports a Lean culture through participation in Gemba walks Kaizen events and value stream mapping as needed.
• Identifies and leads process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function.

Financial Controls and Compliance

• Implements and ensures compliance with company financial policies procedures and internal control standards.
• Maintains inventory controls including cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Ensures capital projects comply with corporate policies and deliver appropriate financial returns.
• Performs ad hoc financial analyses to provide insight and support projections of future performance.

What will make you successful

• Strong ability to analyze and forecast revenue operational costs inventory and SG&A expenses.
• Proven financial analysis skills including variance analysis trend analysis and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of internal controls financial policies and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel with the ability to develop clear accurate financial models and reports.

• Strong analytical problemsolving and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Capable of delivering accurate highquality work in a timely consistent and professional manner.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate financial information into clear actionable insights.
• Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills with the ability to interact effectively and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel.
• Customerfocused mindset with a collaborative approach to partnering with operations and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in finance or accounting required.
• Progressive experience in plant manufacturing or operations finance with responsibility for budgeting forecasting and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience linking operational and production metrics to financial performance and business outcomes.

• Experience using SAP preferred.

Why should you join Parallel a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries

Parallel Architectural Products is dedicated to delivering premium wood-look aluminum solutions. Proudly made in the USA and compliant with the Build America Buy America Act our products combine beauty durability and versatility for both standard and custom architectural applications. We offer a wide range of textured finishes through advanced powder-coating and sublimation including woodgrain patterns and solid colors.

Driven by innovation we strive to exceed industry standards with cutting-edge aluminum systems that bring your vision to life-no matter the project scope.

For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:
Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location Englewood CO

Englewood Colorado is a vibrant community of about 35000 residents located just south of Denver in the South Platte River Valley. Founded during the 1859 gold rush Englewood began as a stagecoach stop and agricultural hub before evolving into a thriving urban-suburban city. A key historical milestone was the establishment of the Cherrelyn Horse Car in the late 1800s a unique horse-drawn streetcar that became a local icon.

Today Englewood blends small-town charm with metropolitan convenience. It features a walkable downtown cultural attractions like the Gothic Theatre and Museum of Outdoor Arts and easy light-rail access to Denver and the Tech Center. With a diverse economy family-friendly parks and over 250 sunny days each year Englewood offers an ideal setting for both living and working.

Parallel a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries is committed to providing an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the applicable prohibited grounds under applicable human rights legislation where individuals are treated with respect have equal opportunities in accordance with applicable human rights legislation and can contribute meaningfully in the workplace once employed.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!

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