Sr Finance Manager

Overview:

Manage the Supply Chain Finance, Inventory and Cost Accounting functions to include: accounting and reporting for supply chain metrics, inventory, cost of sales, other direct product costs, and variances. Own the annual budgeting process for standard costs and partner with Divisional Finance to budget Other Direct Product Costs. Guide Supply Chain analysis and reporting in conjunction with the Corporate Operations management team. Assist as needed with other analysis as well as special projects.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or advanced degree

7 to 10 years similar responsibilities in a distribution or manufacturing company.

Strong communication and presentation skills

Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Strong analytical ability and attention to detail is required

Strong aptitude in understanding enterprise systems and the inter-relationship of the various modules, JD Edwards experience a plus

Advanced Excel and Access skills

Decision making abilities commensurate with job responsibilities

Must be able to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure to meet various deadlines

Responsibilities:

Responsible for accurate, timely and informative reporting of Cost of Sales and Inventory

Prepare and publish monthly Supply Chain reporting

Be the resource to Supply Chain, Inventory/Forecasting, Divisional and Corporate Finance and others for all areas of cost and inventory

Determine adequate inventory reserve levels and support balance with detailed analysis

Manage the monthly closing process in all areas relating to Inventory and Cost of Sales

Review variances and investigate causes

Annual determination of updated standard costs

Partner on budgeting Other Direct Product Costs

Prepare analysis and management reports related to:

Inventory

Material price variance

Freight variances

Production variances

Various Other Direct Product Costs

Maintenance of inventory costing records

Assist in the annual closing process, annual audit, various projects

Permanent