Description

The primary focus of the Finance Manager is to support the Bloomington, IN plant operations on a day-to-day basis. Reporting to the US Controller, this individual will be heavily involved in reviewing spend and CapEx proposals along with analyzing profitability and pricing/cost reduction projects. Assisting the U.S. Controller in driving efficiency, reducing redundancy, and improving cross functional communication and collaboration will be key to this person’s success.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

· Enforce location compliance with all U.S. GAAP and company policies / procedures.

· Be able to explain results for P&L and Balance Sheet for Bloomington Operations

· Oversee, manage, and provide guidance to 1-2 direct reports, including a Cost Accountant.

· Oversee month end close process for location, ensuring all journal entries and account reconciliations are completed timely, and accurately.

· Support U.S. Controller in various initiatives, and key tasks and deliverables.

· Act as business partner, sounding board, and resource to Bloomington Operation Manager, and other location leadership team members.

· Act as finance liaison for profitability/cost/pricing projects and analysis, growth project analysis, CapEx analysis, and any other ad-hoc projects.

· Be willing to challenge colleagues and team members as needed, challenge status quo, play devil’s advocate when appropriate, and generally help keep the location focused on growth, improving profitability, and improving Working Capital.

· Support process improvement efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness of department and location as a whole.

· Be able to simplify financial information and results, and direct key team members to pertinent facts that can help drive improvement actions.

· Be the “gatekeeper” for financial data at the location.

· Review financial systems and processes, and where necessary, drive changes and training of key individuals.

· Assist in annual budget process, and own monthly forecast process, for Bloomington operations.

· Oversee annual Standard Cost roll process, and any variances or deviations that occur throughout the year.

· Own annual Physical Inventory process for Bloomington operations.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. Advanced degree or certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 6 years of work experience in accounting and financial roles within the manufacturing industry is necessary. 
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP is mandatory. 
• Strong computer skills, including enhanced knowledge of Excel, is mandatory. QAD ERP (or other similar ERP systems), Oracle Hyperion Financial Manager (HFM), Access and SQL experience is preferred. 
• Alteryx, PowerBI, and CyberQuery experience is highly preferred. 
• Project management experience is preferred.

Benefits:

· Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc) for positions of 30 hours or more per week.

· Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution.

· Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability.

· Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability.

· 401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one.

· Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays.

· Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity.

Physical & Mental Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee may be regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.

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