Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are seeking a driven and analytical FP&A Manager with strong accounting and financial analysis expertise to support business performance, improve processes, and deliver actionable insights. The ideal candidate combines technical accounting knowledge, financial modeling skills, and a proactive mindset to partner with cross-functional teams, strengthen reporting and controls, drive process improvements, and support strategic decision-making that enhances profitability and growth.

Hudson Valley Lighting Group is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing, and omnichannel distribution of decorative and architectural lighting fixtures, encompassing six brands:
Hudson Valley Lighting, Mitzi, Troy, Corbett, CSL, and Sonneman (on behalf of Hudson Valley Lighting, Inc., Troy-CSL, Inc. and SN Modern, LLC). As the one-stop shop for the most comprehensive selection of lighting, HVLG seeks to inspire and support our customers in their pursuit to achieve a home that perfectly reflects their clients. HVLG takes a designer-forward approach to the light-purchasing process — making the experience more inspiring, exciting, and inviting.

At HVLG, we believe that great lighting has the power to elevate any space and enrich people’s lives — and it's that guiding philosophy that ties our family of brands together.

• Support and assist the Corporate Accounting Team in driving consistency and timely close of the month-end cycle; facilitate efficiencies and improvements in month-end vs. quarter-end vs. year-end close processes.
• Document Standard Operating Procedures for existing month-end, GL accounting, and GL consolidation processes. Validate controls and challenge processes.
• Help and support with balance sheet reconciliations, periodically analyzing and closing gaps on accruals, prepaids, expense analysis, etc.
• Lead the project team and facilitate the work with AR and AP Supervisors on documenting accounting processes and flows related to:
  Sales order to collection (revenue, AR, collection).
  PO/procurement to payment (PO, AP, aging, payment, 3‑way matching).
  Inbound inventory purchasing (supplier terms, master product data, product costing, inbound freight and logistics, accruals).

• Support and facilitate the month-end management reporting and business analysis work (across all financial.
• statements, cash flow preparation, revenue/sales analysis, product-level gross margin analysis, and inventory.
• adjustments, operating expense analysis, working capital metrics, etc.):
• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget vs. Forecast).
• Analyze revenue drivers, margins, and cost structures.
• Analyze discounts, customer returns, and sales allowances.
• Analyze operating expenses by cost center, by vendor, and by service type.
• Support pricing, cost optimization, and investment decisions.
• Track KPIs and business performance trends, and provide actionable insights to improve profitability.
• Act as a finance partner to business units (Sales, Operations, Marketing):
• Translate financial data into business language.
• Support decision‑making with data‑backed recommendations.
• Challenge assumptions and drive accountability.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and participate in transformation projects in the areas of treasury & banking and direct and indirect tax initiatives.
• Standardize reporting templates for data quality and governance. Automate repetitive tasks to improve efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.
• Support financial, employment, tax, and legal‑related audits and compliance requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance.
• US CPA highly preferred, or…