Business Unit Finance Manager

We are seeking a Business Unit Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a manufacturing business unit within two manufacturing sites. This role owns all finance activities for the business unit, including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax and statutory compliance, finance systems, and reporting to the parent company, and serves as the senior finance partner to the business unit leadership team.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

We are seeking a Business Unit Finance Manager to lead the finance function for a manufacturing business unit within two manufacturing sites. This role owns all finance activities for the business unit, including accounting and controllership, financial planning and analysis, tax and statutory compliance, finance systems, and reporting to the parent company, and serves as the senior finance partner to the business unit leadership team.

• Own and lead the annual budgeting, long-range planning, and rolling forecast processes, ensuring alignment with business unit and corporate objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly and quarterly financial performance reviews to business unit and parent company leadership, including analysis of results versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Perform in-depth analysis of manufacturing costs, including materials, labor, and overhead; investigate standard cost variances and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to operations, supply chain, commercial, and engineering teams to support data-driven decisions and operational initiatives.
• Develop scenario models and sensitivity analyses to assess the financial impact of changes in volume, pricing, product mix, and cost structures.
• Evaluate capital investment proposals and strategic initiatives; build ROI, NPV, and payback analyses to support investment decisions.
• Provide financial leadership on cross-functional projects and deliver ad hoc analysis to support business strategy and continuous improvement efforts.

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and parent company accounting policies.
• Manage the outsourced accounting provider, including defining scope and service levels, overseeing deliverables, monitoring performance, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of transactional accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll accounting).
• Lead and develop priorities, reviewing work, and building team capability.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, physical inventory counts, and cost roll-ups.
• Oversee cash management and treasury activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, payment approvals, and working capital management.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, including balance sheet reconciliations, account reviews, segregation of duties, and compliance with SOX and parent company control requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings.

• Own all statutory and regulatory filings for the business unit’s legal entities, including statutory financial statements and annual reports.
• Oversee all tax compliance, including income, sales and use, property, payroll, and other indirect taxes, in partnership with external tax advisors and the parent company tax team.
• Prepare and submit monthly,…