Finance Manager - Pine Brook, NJ

Overview

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected, and plays a vital role in the success of America's aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements.

We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class workforce. Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected worldwide as a 'full service' provider.

• Finance Manager – manages all financial functions for Kearfott Corporation, for the respective division assigned to.
• Gathers and compiles the Company's sales forecasting, reporting, and control data.
• Guide, direct, and instruct subordinates as needed to improve performance and provide timely information to management.
• Supervises cost accounting and general accounting functions.
• Prepares closing entries and closing of books each fiscal month, prepares financial statements, and analyzes monthly financials.
• Initiates monthly cycle counting of inventory stockrooms and work-in-progress.
• Supports year-end financial audit and periodic bank audits.
• Provides documentation for Government audits of direct and indirect rates.
• Prepares general ledger entries by maintaining records and files; reconciling accounts.
• Analyzes information and options by developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information.
• Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Manage and monitor aging receivables and accounts payable.
• Analyzes inventory accounting data; creates monthly inventory reconciliation.
• Supports development of budgets/forecasts.
• Works on special projects as required.
• Supports and assists internal department reporting requirements, such as audit schedules.
• Tracks budget for capital assets, assists with approvals of capital appropriations, reports data to the home office, reconciles assets with the home office, and ensures assets are tagged.
• Provides ad-hoc reports as required.

• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves
• Ability to follow through until the tasks are complete
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to research, compile, analyze, and interpret data in an ERP environment
• Deadline-oriented, good time management, and attention to detail

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, and a minimum of five years of manufacturing accounting experience required.
• CMA or CPA preferred
• ERP experience required; IFS preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new and different computer programs and software to enable efficient data gathering and analysis required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, is a must.
• Minimum of five years of people management experience
• Working and collaborating with other functions and departments.
• Must be a US Citizen

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is $130,000 - $160,000 annually. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as the final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

Additionally, we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, and a 9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Our work environment embraces our people as we enjoy monthly employee events that celebrate our workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans