Finance Operations Manager II

Manage and direct financial functions of production facility including the annual financial plan, general accounting, manufacturing systems, capital plan and costing. Finance Manager is also responsible for the plants adherence to Company policies and GAAP. Position will provide ongoing reporting and analysis to local Management staff in support of the company profit and growth objectives.

• Financial Accounting: Responsible for financial functions and reporting of the manufacturing facility. This includes G/L, AP/AR, Payroll, Inventory, and support departmentinterfaces with IT. Facilitate monthly closings to meet established closing schedule and provide financial notes that analyze variances and forecast accuracy.
• Financial Analysis: Develop and track operational reporting metrics that translate into actionable business plans. Analyze financial results and provide insights to assigned business partners. Ensure all financial analysis and operational reporting is to the company standard. Review variances on a monthly basis with plants to understand root causes and implement corrective action.
• Inventory & Production Control: Manage plant inventory and production control staff to ensure accurate physical inventory records and management accounting practices are adhered to. Engage plant leadership and supervisors to improve transactional discipline to ensure efficient and accurate inventory records are maintained.
• Coaching and Development: Manage plant finance staff to provide accurate and timely financial data. Facilitate the personal growth of accounting staff and provide atmosphere that facilitates a performance culture and promotes job satisfaction. Ensure cross training and backup procedures are in place.
• Annual Planning & Forecasting: Facilitate annual planning processes. Partner with Plant Leadership to establish an operating and capital budget that promotes growth and reduces costs. Drive accountability into the plants to deliver the financial plan. Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to forecast and annual financial plans.
• Internal Controls: Audit local procedures to insure all programs follow company policies. Offer feedback and direction to HQ departments on system or policy improvements required to insure effective results.
• Business Leadership: Identify any potential risks and opportunities to the business and drive for improved financial results. Promote good project management practices across the plant on capital projects and continuous improvement programs. Cultivate a plant culture focused on continuous improvement to create fuel for growth.

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or other related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive financial experience required.
• Prior people leadership experience required.
• JD Edwards, AS400, MicroStrategy experience highly preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Union experience or exposure a plus.
• This role requires travel up to 5%.

• Must have hands-on working experience with manufacturing financial systems, including definitions and impact of factors such as Variable Margin, Standard Costs, Operational Overhead rates, etc.
• Must be highly analytical and have project management skills to track large and complicated projects.
• Excellent communication skills a must.