Finance Manager

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$85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Finance Manager for a newly acquired portfolio company that is a manufacturer of special-order structural fasteners, formed and precision-machined metal components, and embedded metal hardware for heavy-duty applications. The company is located in Houston, TX. This pivotal role will serve as the primary owner for all financial and accounting processes and functions, including book-keeping, tax and insurance, directing the fiscal performance of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and industry best practices.

The role is a salaried executive role which includes 3-4 days at site and flexibility on hours with minimum 30+hrs/week.

This role holds direct responsibility for maintaining accounting books and records, and will be directly involved in transitioning the business to best practice accounting methodologies. Responsibilities include comprehensive oversight of the accounting function including 1 AP/AR clerk, encompassing accounts receivable, accounts payable, financial and accounting internal controls, and all other related duties as determined. The ideal candidate will have experience working within private equity-backed companies, possessing a strong understanding of lender relationships and compliance requirements, including those related to a leveraged balance sheet and bank covenant reporting.

The Finance Manager will maintain critical internal relationships with other leadership team members, the private equity investors, and all levels of employees within the collective organization. Externally, this role will manage relationships with banking partners, insurance brokers, independent accountants, income tax preparers, and other key support vendors. As a senior executive on-site, they will also play an active role in fostering a culture of financial discipline and accountability across the organization.

Book‑keeping:

• Maintain primary day-to-day responsibility for all book-keeping, financial-related activities of the company, including accounting, finance, strategic planning, and compliance.
• Finance organization Includes this role (Finance Manager) and an AP/AR individual. Potential candidate needs to be able/willing doing multiple transaction activities including:
  Bank/credit card reconciliations, Entering payroll with processor and maintaining correct payroll data, posting occasional vendor payments, maintaining monthly WIP data, interacting with retirement plan vendors as needed, among other things.
• Optimize relationships with credit card, bank, and cash deposit institutions, and maintain a robust system of internal controls over all accounting transactions.

Management:

• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, actively participating in strategic initiatives, operational modes, and execution decisions.
• Actively engage staff in developing and fostering the company's culture.
• Provide sound financial advice and analysis on the implications of business activities to management.
• Deliver timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the CEO and other management members in their responsibilities.
• Represent the company to all financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, executives, auditors, and public officials.

Financial Strategic Direction:

• Plan, implement, manage, and control all financial activities to meet both short-term and long-term strategic financial objectives.
• Develop and implement strategies and initiatives to continuously improve the financial performance of the company.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and overall business activities.

Transactional Excellence:

• Oversee the management of short-term working capital and cash flow planning, ensuring the availability of…