Finance Manager (US) - Manufacturing - Houston, TX

European manufacturing business with $100M hub in Houston, TX seeks Finance Manager to support their US finance function and partner closely with global corporate head office.

Our client is a global manufacturer of highly engineered components serving the aerospace, industrial, energy, and defense sectors. Operating across North America and Europe, the organization supports some of the world's leading industrial manufacturers through a combination of manufacturing expertise, technical support, warehousing, and supply chain solutions.

The US business, headquartered in Houston, serves as the primary commercial, logistics, and customer support hub for North America, generating approximately $100M in annual revenue. Following a recent ownership transition, the company is investing in strengthening financial reporting, operational visibility, and financial controls while navigating an increasingly complex international operating environment.

The Finance Manager will oversee the day to day accounting and finance activities for the United States business, reporting directly to international finance leadership based in Europe. This individual will partner with operational and commercial stakeholders to improve reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, support budgeting and forecasting activities, and provide meaningful financial analysis to drive business performance.

• Manage accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and financial control activities for the US operation.
• Ensure accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Generate month end close, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and P&L reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
• Improve financial reporting quality, transparency, and timeliness across the business.
• Support cost accounting, inventory accounting, and gross margin analysis to enhance operational decision making.
• Partner with commercial and operational leaders to provide financial analysis and performance insights.
• Assist the business in managing tariff, trade, and import related financial impacts.
• Support SAP optimization efforts and process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Serve as a key point of contact between the US business and international finance leadership.
• Assist with foreign currency transactions and intercompany accounting activities.
• Mentor and support junior accounting and finance personnel where applicable.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and provide recommendations to leadership.

In return for a competitive remuneration package, the successful candidate will possess the following:

• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Strong U.S. GAAP expertise
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience - ideal but not essential
• Advanced SAP proficiency - ideal
• Experience with foreign currency and intercompany transactions
• Italian language capabilities - ideal, not essential.

• Base salary of $140,000 to $160,000
• Performance related bonus
• Four weeks of paid vacation
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage with significant employer contributions
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance benefits
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Company provided laptop and mobile phone
• Opportunity to partner directly with international executive leadership
• Highly visible leadership position within a global manufacturing organization undergoing transformation and growth.