Company Description

Company manufactures specialty metal products
Team atmosphere with many long tenured employees
Position is newly created and due to company growth!

Job Description

Strategic & Operational Financial Leadership

· Serve as the primary financial advisor to the General Manager.

· Provide financial leadership to support plant strategy, growth, and profitability initiatives.

· Translate operational performance into financial impact and actionable insights.

· Participate in site leadership planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

Financial Planning & Analysis

· Lead annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes.

· Analyze plant performance including labor, overhead, and conversion costs.

· Track and report KPIs such as cost per unit/ton, yield, scrap, productivity, and absorption.

· Provide variance analysis with corrective action recommendations.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

· Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and product costing.

· Monitor raw material usage, purchase price variances, and production efficiencies.

· Ensure accuracy of bills of material (BOMs) and routings.

· Partner with operations on cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

· Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.

· Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

· Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.

· Coordinate internal and external audits.

Cash Flow & Capital Management

· Manage plant cash flow, working capital, and liquidity.

· Oversee inventory controls and turns improvement.

· Evaluate and support capital expenditure projects and ROI analysis.

· Partner on equipment investments and modernization initiatives.

Compliance & Risk Management

· Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

· Manage insurance, financial risk, and audit readiness.

· Maintain SOX and internal control environments (if applicable).

Team Leadership

· Lead and develop finance, accounting, and payroll staff.

· Build bench strength and succession plans.

· Drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Key Requirements

Education

· Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required.

· MBA, CPA and/or CMA.

Experience

· 10+ years progressive finance experience.

· Prior plant finance leadership or senior finance role required.

· Experience in metals, steel, or heavy industrial manufacturing preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

· Strong cost accounting and standard costing expertise.

· Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and plant KPIs.

· ERP system experience (AS400, SAP, NetSuite, etc.).

· Advanced Excel and financial modeling and analytical capability.

· Proven leadership and executive communication skills.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
All resumes must be accompanied by a resume and contact information
Please forward your resume to Harry Abtand reference job #10555HA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Shift:

8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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