Sr. Finance Manager - North American Manufacturing

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Kalamazoo MItime type:
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Posted Yesterday job requisition :
REQ-12814

Be a part of a global team where what we do matters! At Epredia, we recognize that our talented employees are vital to our success. Our team is dedicated, our work is rewarding – both personally and professionally – because what we do matters.  We seek talented individuals who will contribute to and thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment while demonstrating a commitment to our core values, People, Customer, Results, Continuous Learning, and Innovation.

** People** – We win as a team.
** Customer** – We deliver customer-centric solutions.
** Continuous Learning** – We learn and always aim to be better.
** Innovation** – We innovate every day.
** Results** – Results matter for all of us.
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* Job Title:

** Sr. Finance Manager - North American Manufacturing
** Who you are:
** You have energy and drive in abundance, a passion for serving our customers and possess a growth mindset and love of continuous learning, with an appreciation for diverse perspectives and helping others win.
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* Position Overview:

** Our values reinforce our culture of collaboration, growth mindset, and how we serve our customers.
* The Sr. Manager, North American Manufacturing Operations is a key member of the financial leadership team, supporting the Kalamazoo and Portsmouth site operations.
* This role is directly responsible for the both site’s financial reporting, annual operating plans, cost accounting, and fiscal record maintenance.  The person we are looking for will bring strong financial analysis and accounting skills together with business partnering abilities.
* We are looking for someone who is totally focused on delivering and driving standards of excellence, someone who will take a hands-on approach to understanding current challenges, use depth and breadth of accounting principles and then use outstanding interpersonal skills to bring the management team around to new ways of working and delivering business success.
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* Location:

** This role reports to our Kalamazoo, MI site.
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* What you will do:

*** Gross Margin, Balance Sheet (relative to inventory), Cash Flow, and Cost Accounting responsibilities, per IFRS and Epredia Policies and Procedures for the two North American sites
* Responsible for site compliance with all IFRS requirements related to Cost Accounting
* Responsible for site compliance with all Epredia Policies & Procedures related to Cost Accounting
* Responsible for month end close processes, including reviewing of key reconciliations and supporting documentation related to cost accounting and inventory valuations, and overall site financial results for both North American sites
* Prepares analytics and presents monthly financial results to senior management
* Responsible for preparation of the annual plans, and monthly and quarterly forecasts
* Responsible for consolidating financial results of the site
* Oversees Cost Accounting
* Ensures accuracy of Inventory valuation and manufacturing variance reporting
* Research, plan and implement programs that enhance organizational performance and productivity
* Provides and directs procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate financial and accounting controls and services
* Directs preparation of capital appropriations requests, new product development/growth initiatives and cost reduction projects
* Provides and maintains key financial metrics; and reviews operating metrics for the facility to ensure facility meeting goals and forecasts
* Establish career planning and personnel development goals for the financial team
* Serves as Site Leader’s business partner and financial consultant
* Supervises cost accounting professionals at both sites
* Develop a business partnership with functional leaders across the both North American sites to assist decision making and drive accountability.
* Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.
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* Qualifications & Skills:

*** Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance is…