Job Summary:
Reporting to the Financial Planning & Analysis Manager, the person will be primarily responsible for planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating operations related to financial services and accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Multi-Site Oversight: Direct financial operations for all U.S. manufacturing plants ensuring consistent financial practices and reporting.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budget process and periodic forecasts for each U.S. location. Including follow-ups with departments.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial statements.
- Cost Accounting: Review standard costing, product cost analysis, inventory valuation, and margin reporting.
- Internal Controls: Ensure internal controls and compliance with company policies.
- Audit & Compliance: Support external audits for U.S. plants and maintain compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
- Operational Support: Collaborate with plant managers and department heads to improve operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Capital Investment Analysis: Assist the management team in preparing capitalization project requests.
- ERP/Systems Management: Utilize and enhance ERP tools to support financial reporting and operational transparency.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in plant or manufacturing finance.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Office, Teams and Sharepoint.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to 2nd Manufacturing Site and Corporate Office located in Canada.
- Proven leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams.