Title: Finance Manager

Location: Warsaw, IN (This is an in-office position and is not eligible for remote work)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Director of Finance

Job Purpose: The Finance Manager serves as the operational and analytical backbone of the Finance Department while supervising AR and AP staff, providing coaching, development, and accountability. This role bridges traditional accounting controls with modern, data‑driven financial management. This role ensures financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and actionable insight to support informed business decisions. Budgeting, forecasting, and month‑end close are core responsibilities. In addition, this position plays a key role in advancing process automation, ERP reporting, and performance analytics, working closely with IT and Procurement to improve efficiency, visibility, and scalability.

This is a high‑impact leadership role, ideal for a results‑oriented finance professional seeking growth into senior leadership. The position operates under the mentorship of the Director of Finance and offers meaningful exposure to strategic initiatives, cross‑functional collaboration, and continuous improvement efforts across the organization. This role also serves as the primary backup to the Director of Finance, offering significant exposure to executive decision-making and carrying meaningful responsibility in leadership, financial oversight, and strategic execution.

Position Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Controls

Oversee the daily operations of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general ledger functions
Manage month-end and year-end close processes; ensure accurate and timely financial statements
Maintain internal controls, reconciliations, and compliance with GAAP
Partner with external auditors and banking institutions during annual reviews
Monitor cash flow, working capital, and credit exposure in coordination with the Director of Finance

Budgeting, Forecasting & Reporting

Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and variance reports
Translate financial data into actionable insights for department leaders
Develop standard monthly reporting packages and executive dashboards
Collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and IT to integrate spend analytics into financial forecasts

Systems & Process Improvement

Act as Finance lead for ERP system optimization and process automation projects
Collaborate with IT to streamline workflows between Finance, Procurement, and Operations
Implement best practices to reduce manual work and improve data visibility

Leadership & Team Development

Supervise AR and AP staff; provide coaching, development, and accountability
Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing to reduce key-person risk
Foster a culture of accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Strategic Support

Support strategic planning and annual budget cycles
Provide insight into profitability, pricing, and capital projects
Assist in preparing materials for board and executive presentations

Special Project & Strategic Initiatives

1. Lead and support special projects as assigned by the Director of Finance

2. Analyze and execute initiatives related to cost optimization and pricing strategy

3. Participate in M&A due diligence, integration efforts, or capital investment analysis

4. Develop financial models and business cases to support new initiatives

5. Serve as a key contributor on high-impact projects that drive scalability & profitability

Qualifications & Skills:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field

Experience:

5+ years in accounting/finance roles, including supervisory experience
Proven ability to manage AR/AP
Proven ability to manage month-end close
Experience integrating financial systems or implementing process improvements
Manufacturing or distribution background strongly preferred

Personality (DISC-aligned):

High-C profile - precise, disciplined, and confident in making data-driven decisions
Analytical, calm under pressure, and naturally curious about how things work
Strong partnership mindset — thrives working with IT, Procurement, and Operations

About Warsaw Chemical

Established in 1941, Warsaw Chemical is a dynamic, privately held premier employer with wide range of 3,000+ formulations, serving industries across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. At Warsaw Chemical, We Formulate Solutions, delivering reliable, high-quality products that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We specialize in Car Wash Chemicals, Jan San, Specialty Chemicals and Contract Manufacturing.

We offer a competitive benefits package including salary, quarterly incentive compensation opportunities, paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health, dental and vision care. We provide you with a car allowance, internet allowance, and a company credit card for expenses.

Our fantastic team is guided by our Core Values, and we look for amazing people who are excited to be a part of our culture:

PARTNERSHIP: People Are Our Superpower! We Create SAFE Workplaces Focused On Building Strong Partnerships With Our Warsaw Chemical Team, Business Partners And Community
INTEGRITY: We Demonstrate Honest, Sincere, And Ethical Behavior In All Professional/Personal Choices And Actions
GRIT: We Own Our Responsibilities And Approach Situations With Passion And Perseverance To Achieve Goals
INNOVATION: We Cultivate An Entrepreneurial Spirit To Fuel Continuous Improvement And Creative Breakthrough Solutions

Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
Finance: 5 years (Preferred)
Accounts receivable: 5 years (Preferred)
Accounts payable: 5 years (Preferred)

Location:

Warsaw, IN 46582 (Preferred)

Shift availability:

Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Warsaw Chemical Holdings

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