Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial activities within the manufacturing operation. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, cost management, and compliance while serving as a strategic partner to operations leadership.

Financial Reporting & Accounting
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Ensure accuracy of general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries
Manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
Oversee cost accounting functions including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
Analyze labor, overhead, and material costs to identify savings opportunities
Maintain and improve cost controls across manufacturing operations
Support pricing, margin analysis, and profitability initiatives
Partner with plant and operations leadership on financial planning
Track performance against budget and provide actionable variance analysis
Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulations
Lead and develop accounting and finance staff
Serve as a financial business partner to operations, engineering, and supply chain teams
Provide financial insight to support capital investments and process improvements
Systems & Process Improvement
Oversee ERP and financial systems usage and enhancements
Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and reporting
Support data accuracy for inventory, production, and costing systems
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)
5-10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing
Strong background in cost accounting and inventory management
Solid understanding of GAAP and manufacturing finance principles
Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, or similar)
Advanced Excel skills; experience with BI tools a plus
Ability to communicate financial data to non-financial stakeholders
Key leadership role with direct impact on plant performance
Opportunity to partner closely with operations and executive leadership
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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