Finance Manager; Vernon Hills, IL

The Mom Project is excited to partner with Rust‑Oleum in their search for a Finance Manager. This role is on‑site in Vernon Hills, IL.

Rust‑Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products, including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings, and, of course, our famous rust‑fighting formula that started it all.

The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the global FP&A function at Rust‑Oleum, thus helping drive financial decision‑making and supporting the organization’s strategic initiatives. This role will provide analytical and accounting support through various financial analyses, data collection, and key performance reporting.

• Collaborate with Brand, Sales, and Innovation teams to support strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and promotional investments.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range planning for assigned brands. Analyze P&L drivers and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Monitor brand performance against targets, providing actionable insights and variance analysis. Drive accountability for financial results.
• Assist in the preparation of financial presentations for internal management review meetings and Board meetings.
• Collaborate with different teams within Finance to update/submit the weekly forecast.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly closing, forecasting, and the annual budget process as requested.
• Perform ad hoc analysis around financial performance.
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met.
• Review/validate data for accuracy and consistency.

• A bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required; a double major in Finance is preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience working in an accounting or finance setting
• CPA is preferred but not required
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with Onestream, Hyperion, SAP, or similar systems a plus
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross‑functional team
• Strong analytical skills with a deep understanding of P&L management
• Proven ability to influence cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a strong analytical mindset.
• Ability to multitask and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
• Makes confident, fact‑based decisions.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think creatively, high‑driven, and self‑motivated.
• Ability to work well in high‑pressure situations in order to meet deadlines.

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible

After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and vacation/sick days/parental leave.

We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust‑Oleum offers 9.5 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust‑Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.