Finance Manager

OVERVIEW

The Finance Manager will be primarily responsible for the company’s finance and accounting processes encompassing A/P, A/R, G/L, financial analysis as well as the day-to-day management of the department. The role will lead the budget/forecast process to ensure timely and accurate submission of data and key analysis, including in-depth analysis on key drivers of the businesses, trend reporting, profitability analyses and interpretation of strategy and underlying growth/efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

Finance and Accounting

• Partners with the senior business leadership to drive the business and support strategic initiatives.
• Prepares in-depth monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirement reviews of consolidated financial statements for use by Senior Leadership for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Oversees and ensures the maintenance and updating of the financial accounting and reporting systems to ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Develops, maintains internal accounting controls to ensure assets are secure and financial reporting is accurate by conducting regular internal control audits and administers annual reviews; assist Department Managers in effectively managing department budgets.
• Supervises and motivates assigned staff; plans and establishes goals & objectives, evaluates training and development plans, conducts performance evaluations, and provides on-going feedback.
• Manage all aspects of the month end close process including ensuring all intercompany transactions are posted and balanced with other entities.
• Prepare and review month end reconciliations.
• Managing Finance initiatives encompassing implementation of internal controls, capital expenditures process, contracts with suppliers/customers, etc.
• Performs other  projects or duties as assigned. Reporting / Forecasting / Budgeting
• Provide daily reporting on shipments and orders.
• Submit monthly forecasts for shipments / revenue, cash collections, P&L and working capital.
• Prepare analyses to management on a monthly basis (MBR) on key financial performance measurements, return on sales, cash to EBITDA ratios & operating cash.
• Lead the annual budgeting process.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7 plus years of related experience (manufacturing experience considered an asset).
• Strong analytical background; results driven.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize activities and manage workload in a complex fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.
• Well-developed critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills.