Senior Finance Manager; Cost Accounting and Operations

Build your career with the company that is furnishing the future.

Founded by the Hooker family in 1924, we are a diverse, team-focused company with a core belief that when we work together as a team, we can achieve so much more than we could individually.

Ranked among the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture companies, we manufacture and import case goods, leather furniture and fabric‑upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets.

Domestically, we produce premium, residential custom leather and custom fabric‑upholstered furniture through our Bradington‑Young, Sam Moore, MARQ and Shenandoah Furniture brands.

We have a rich history and a unique culture that is rooted in quality and craftsmanship. As our ever changing industry evolves, we are quick to adapt and are always striving to be at the forefront of innovation, technology and creativity.

Our core principles, dedicated team and forward‑thinking business strategies provide our company, employees and partners with a competitive advantage.

Hooker Furniture Corporation (HOFT), in its 101 st year of business, is a designer, marketer and importer of case goods (wooden and metal furniture), leather furniture and fabric‑upholstered furniture for the residential, hospitality and contract markets. Based in Martinsville, VA with administrative offices in High Point, NC, domestic production facilities in Hickory, NC and Bedford, VA and distribution warehouses in Martinsville, VA, Savannah, GA, Hooker Furniture is ranked among the nation’s largest publicly traded furniture sources.

Hooker Furniture also operates multiple showrooms in High Point, NC, Atlanta, GA and Las Vegas NV, and administrative offices in Vietnam and China.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Senior Finance Manager to provide accounting and financial support with a strong emphasis on cost accounting and operations
. Reporting to the Assistant Corporate Controller – Operations, this role will assist with cost analysis, inventory accounting, and operational reporting, while also contributing to audit support and other corporate accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience in manufacturing or cost accounting, and the ability to work effectively across operations, supply chain, and external partners. Experience with inventory valuation methods, including LIFO, and evaluating freight costs as part of total landed cost analysis is strongly preferred.

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports, but with significant visibility and interaction with the Corporate Controller and Chief Financial Officer.

• Support cost accounting functions, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory valuation (with emphasis on LIFO methodology and related calculations).
• Evaluate and allocate freight costs to inventory and cost of goods sold to ensure accurate landed cost reporting.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to provide financial analysis that supports production efficiency and cost control.
• Prepare and review manufacturing margin analyses and other operational reports.
• Contribute to external financial and compliance audits.
• Prepare reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for cost and operations‑related accounts, including LIFO reserve, freight costs, and related adjustments.
• Assist with the review of quarterly and annual SEC filings.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and corporate accounting teams to provide accurate and timely reporting.
• Participate in inventory review activities, including observation and process verification, to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects, special analyses, and reporting requests from leadership.

• Active CPA license preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost or manufacturing accounting.
• Public…