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:
Work Location: In person
