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Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application‑specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward‑thinking, open‑minded, and well‑rounded individuals to join our global team. We are searching for a Finance Manager Located in our Salem, NH based manufacturing plant.

As a Finance Manager you are responsible for overseeing all accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control activities, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance with corporate policies and regulations within the plant you sit. The ideal candidate will partner closely with operations and executive leadership to drive efficiency, support decision‑making, and improve profitability through insightful financial analysis and robust internal controls.

Key responsibilities (to name a few):

• Own full responsibility for the plant's Profit & Loss (P&A) statements and Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy, compliance with company policies, and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee month‑end close process, including preparation and coordination of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Lead annual budgeting activities, including labor, overhead, and standard product costing.
• Manage weekly and monthly forecasting processes to ensure accurate financial projections.
• Coordinate and prepare financial reports for month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end using both traditional and flexible models.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly operational and financial metrics in support of local Operations and Corporate Finance teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams to support capital project approval processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, SOX requirements, and corporate policies.
• Oversee local functions including product costing, payroll, accounts payable, and fixed asset management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the finance team to support professional growth and department goals.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• 3 plus years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and SQL queries.
• Experience with standard product cost accounting.
• Microsoft Dynamics strongly preferred
• ERP system experience strongly preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real‑world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job‑related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.